Assume an Unlevered Firm Has Total Assets of $6,000,earnings Before

question 48

Multiple Choice

Assume an unlevered firm has total assets of $6,000,earnings before interest and taxes of $600,and 500 shares of stock outstanding.Further assume the firm decides to change 40 percent of its capital structure to debt with an interest rate of 8 percent.Ignore taxes.What will be the amount of the change in the earnings per share as a result of this change in the capital structure?

• A)$.16
• B)$.09
• C)No change
• D)−$.09
• E)−$.16

Understand the legal rights associated with pensions and the function of workers' compensation.

Analyze the effectiveness of benefits plans including cafeteria-style benefits plans in enhancing employee satisfaction.

Evaluate the role of pay surveys and the relevance of market data in determining fair compensation.

Recognize the challenges and issues related to executive compensation and its alignment with organizational performance.

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