A Firm Has a Debt-To-Equity Ratio of 1

question 53

Multiple Choice

A firm has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. If it had no debt, its cost of equity would be 9%. Its cost of debt is 7%. What is its cost of equity if the corporate tax rate is 50%?

• A) 10.0%.
• B) 10.75%.
• C) 12.50%.
• D) 7.73%.

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Definitions:

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to hold in reserve, either in their vaults or at the central bank, to ensure that they can meet withdrawal demands.

Simple Money Multiplier

A formula that estimates the maximum amount of money that banking can generate with each dollar of reserves.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required by law to keep on hand or with the central bank, rather than lend out.

Money-Creation Process

The mechanisms through which new money is produced and introduced into the economy, primarily conducted by central banks and commercial banks.