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question 53

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Assume that Rose Corporation's (RC) EBIT is not expected to grow in the future and that all earnings are paid out as dividends. RC is currently an all equity firm. It expects to generate earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $6 million over the next year. Currently RC has 5 million shares outstanding and its stock is trading for a price of $12.00 per share. RC is considering borrowing $12 million at a rate of 6% and using the proceeds to repurchase shares at the current price of $12.00.
-Prior to any borrowing and share repurchase,the equity cost of capital for RC is closest to:

• A) 10%
• B) 10%.
• C) 12%
• D) 9%

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Definitions:

Activity Level

Activity level refers to the volume of production or operations in a business. It is a determinant in both variable costing and activity-based costing, impacting how costs are allocated and managed.

Spending Variance

The difference between the budgeted amount of expenses and the actual amount spent.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of specific goods or services and are a part of the finished product.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual spending and budgeted or expected spending, used to assess financial management and cost control.