North Side, Inc

question 72

Multiple Choice

North Side, Inc. has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $175,000. Earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $16,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is strong expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be 35 percent higher. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be 70 percent lower. North Side is considering a $70,000 debt issue with a 7 percent interest rate. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock. There are currently 2,500 shares outstanding. North Side has a tax rate of 34 percent. If the economy expands strongly, EPS will change by ____ percent as compared to a normal economy, assuming that the firm recapitalizes.

• A)38.80 percent
• B)45.26 percent
• C)50.45 percent
• D)53.92 percent
• E)61.07 percent

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