You Currently Own 250 Shares of Pluto, Inc

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Multiple Choice

You currently own 250 shares of Pluto, Inc. Pluto is an all equity firm that has 36,000 shares of stock outstanding at a market price of $25 a share. The company's earnings before interest and taxes are
$48,000. Pluto, Inc. has decided to issue $200,000 of debt at a 9% rate of interest. This debt will be
Used to repurchase shares of stock. How many shares of Pluto, Inc. stock must you sell to unlever
Your position if you can lend out funds at a 9% rate of interest?

• A) 43 shares
• B) 51 shares
• C) 56 shares
• D) 64 shares
• E) 72 shares

Identify effective leadership and coaching practices that promote individual and organizational growth.

Recognize the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in enhancing employee retention and productivity.

Distinguish between various human capital strategies and their contributions to revenue growth.

Grasp the significance of providing clear expectations and resources for job performance.

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