Your Company Has Decided That Its Capital Budget During the Coming

question 85

Multiple Choice

Your company has decided that its capital budget during the coming year will be $20 million.Its optimal capital structure is 60 percent equity and 40 percent debt.Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are projected to be $34.667 million for the year.The company has $200 million of assets;its average interest rate on outstanding debt is 10 percent;and its tax rate is 40 percent.If the company follows the residual dividend policy and maintains the same capital structure,what will its dividend payout ratio be?

• A) 15%
• B) 20%
• C) 25%
• D) 30%
• E) 35%

Compute the savings or costs involved in taking such short-term loans to pay invoices on time.

Practice real-life financial decision-making skills related to loans and interest rates.

Demonstrate the ability to perform detailed financial calculations accurately.

Explain the impact of loan discount rates on actual interest rates and loan proceeds.

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