Firm a Has a Value of $200 Million and Firm

question 32

Multiple Choice

Firm A has a value of $200 million and Firm B has a value of $120 million. Merging the two would enable cost savings with a present value of $30 million. Firm A purchases Firm B for $130 million. What is the cost of this merger?

• A)$30 million
• B)$20 million
• C)$15 million
• D)$10 million

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