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Consider a project with free cash flows in one year of $90,000 in a weak economy or $117,000 in a strong economy,with each outcome being equally likely.The initial investment required for the project is $80,000,and the project's cost of capital is 15%.The risk-free interest rate is 5%.
-Suppose that to raise the funds for the initial investment the firm borrows $45,000 at the risk-free rate and issues new equity to cover the remainder.In this situation,calculate the value of the firm's levered equity from the project.What is the cost of capital for the firm's levered equity?

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Definitions:

Return On Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the net profit from the investment by its cost.

Performance Measure

A quantitative indicator used to evaluate the effectiveness or success of an organization, employee, or process in achieving objectives.

Company As Whole

Refers to considering an organization in its entirety, often in the context of evaluating overall performance or strategy.

Return On Investment

A financial ratio that calculates the profitability of an investment by dividing net profit by the initial cost of the investment.