The Interest Rate Will Be 10% for One More Year

question 21

Multiple Choice

The interest rate will be 10% for one more year, but a year from now, it will fall to 5% and stay at 5% forever.What is the market value of an investment that is sure to pay $220 a year forever, starting two years from today?

• A)$4,000
• B)$4,400
• C)$2,000
• D)$2,200
• E)$5,000

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Definitions:

Debt Equity Ratio

This metric assesses a corporation's financial leverage by comparing its overall liabilities to the equity of its stockholders.

Pretax Debt Costs

The expenses related to debt before income taxes are applied, such as interest expenses.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government, which can vary based on income level, type of taxpayer, or type of income.

Debt-Equity Ratio

The debt-equity ratio is a measure of a company's financial leverage, indicating the ratio of its total debt to its shareholders' equity.