If a Firm Uses External Financing as a Plug Item,has

question 17

Multiple Choice

If a firm uses external financing as a plug item,has a new capital budget of $2 million,a net income of $3 million,and a plowback ratio of 40%,how much should be raised in external funds?

• A) $200,000
• B) $600,000
• C) $800,000
• D) $1,200,000

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Equal Marginal Principle

The principle stating that optimal allocation occurs when the marginal benefits from allocation of resources to different uses are equalized.

MRS

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Price Ratio

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