James Bay Water Park Operates in a World with Zero

question 45

Multiple Choice

James Bay Water Park operates in a world with zero taxes and no financial distress.The firm has a debt/equity ratio of 1.The cost of equity is 15% and the cost of debt is 8%.The only difference between Whispering Pines Resort and James Bay Water Park is that Whispering Pines Resort has a debt/equity ratio of 2.According to M&M, the cost of equity for Whispering Pines Resort will be:

• A)greater than the cost of equity for James Bay Water Park.
• B)the same as the cost of equity for James Bay Water Park.
• C)less than the cost of equity for James Bay Water Park.
• D)insufficient information is provided to answer the question.

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