You Are Considering a Stock Investment in One of Two

question 100

Multiple Choice

You are considering a stock investment in one of two firms (A and B) , both of which operate in the same industry. A finances its $20 million in assets with $18 million in debt and $2 million in equity. B finances its $20 million in assets with $2 million in debt and $18 million in equity. Calculate the equity multiplier for the two firms.

• A) Firm A: 15 times; Firm B: 1.00 times
• B) Firm A: 10 times; Firm B: 1.11 times
• C) Firm A: 10 times; Firm B: 9.99 times
• D) Firm A: 20 times; Firm B: 1.11 times

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Definitions:

Revenue

The sum of money earned from the sale of products or services central to the business's main activities.

Prepaid Expenses

Payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future, recorded as assets on a balance sheet and expensed over time as the goods or services are consumed.

Costs Paid

Expenses that a company has incurred and settled through payment.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is actually received or paid out, ignoring receivables and payables.