A Firm Has Total Assets of $1,000,000 and a Debt

question 51

Multiple Choice

A firm has total assets of $1,000,000 and a debt ratio of 30 percent. Currently, it has sales of $2,500,000, total fixed costs of $1,000,000, and EBIT of $50,000. If the firm's before-tax cost of debt is 10 percent and the firm's tax rate is 40 percent, what is the firm's ROE?

• A) 1.7%
• B) 2.5%
• C) 6.0%
• D) 8.3%
• E) 9.8%

Identify characteristics and rights associated with corporate ownership, including liability, transferability, and implications of share transactions.

Understand the recording and financial reporting of equity transactions.

Grasp the concept and implications of dividend declarations and payments.

Identify the different dates relevant in the dividend payment process and their significance.

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Definitions:

Insurance Company

An organization that provides financial protection and compensation for specified losses in exchange for premiums.

Patient Status

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Eligibility for Benefits

Criteria that determine if individuals or groups qualify for certain advantages or services.

Predetermination

The act of deciding or establishing something in advance, often before relevant data or events are known.