James Bay Water Park Operates in a World with Zero

question 46

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 3.What is the cost of equity for Whispering Pines Resort?

• A)11.5%
• B)12.67%
• C)15.0%
• D)22.0%

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Definitions:

Discount On Bonds Payable

The difference by which a bond's selling price is less than its face value, which effectively increases the interest yield for investors.

Additional Paid-In Capital

An amount paid by investors for shares that exceeds the par value of the shares; it reflects the excess amount investors are willing to pay above the nominal value.

Market Value Method

An accounting method that assesses assets and liabilities based on their current market prices rather than historical cost.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets as found on its balance sheet, calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets.