Your Company Is Expected to Earn $4

question 188

Multiple Choice

Your company is expected to earn $4.0 million in net income next year of which it will pay out 40% in dividends. If equity represents 50% of your capital, what is the breakpoint on the MCC where new stock will have to be issued?

• A)$2.4 million
• B)$3.2 million
• C)$4.0 million
• D)$4.8 million
• E)$8.0 million

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Definitions:

Doubtful Accounts

An estimate of the debts owed to a company that may not be collected, often listed as a contra account to accounts receivable.

Accounts Receivable

Funds that are yet to be paid by customers for the products or services they have received from a business.

Credit Sales

Credit Sales are sales made on credit, where the payment is received after the sale has been made, effectively extending a line of credit to the customer.

Note Receivable

A written promise for amounts to be received by a debtor, typically including interest, representing a credit instrument to the holder.