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Multiple Choice

A Kinston firm has a market value equal to its book value. Currently, the firm has excess cash of $800 and other assets of $4,200. Equity is worth $5,000. The firm has 200 shares of stock
Outstanding and net income of $350. What will the new earnings per share be if the firm uses all its
Excess cash to complete a stock repurchase?

• A) $1.51
• B) $1.75
• C) $1.96
• D) $2.00
• E) $2.08

Interpret the overarching themes and messages conveyed through narrative essays.

Understand basic probability models and how to calculate probabilities.

Learn to create probability models for various scenarios.

Apply the principle of expected value in different contexts.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between total revenue and the cost of goods sold, representing the profitability of a company's core activities before overhead.

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Current Asset

An asset that is expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year or within the business's normal operating cycle.

Normal Operating Cycle

The average time period between when a company purchases raw materials for production and when it receives cash from selling the finished goods.