If Equity Investors Require a 20% Rate of Return, What

question 55

Multiple Choice

If equity investors require a 20% rate of return, what is the maximum acceptable amount of equity financing for a project with $2 million annual cash flows before tax and interest, $3 million in debt with a 10% coupon, and a 35% tax rate?

• A) $5.53 million
• B) $5.87 million
• C) $8.5 million
• D)$9.03 million

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