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question 46

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Nielson Motors is currently an all equity financed firm. It expects to generate EBIT of $20 million over the next year. Currently Nielson has 8 million shares outstanding and its stock is trading at $20.00 per share. Nielson is considering changing its capital structure by borrowing $50 million at an interest rate of 8% and using the proceeds to repurchase shares. Assume perfect capital markets.
-Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The money taken in by the firm as a result of the share issue exactly offsets the dilution of the shares.
• B) Most analysts prefer to use performance measures and valuation multiples that are based on the firm's earnings before interest has been deducted.
• C) Because the firm's earnings per share and price-earnings ratio are affected by leverage implies that we can always reliably compare these measures across firms with different capital structures.
• D) In general, as long as the firm sells the new shares of equity at a fair price, there will be no gain or loss to shareholders associated with the equity issue itself.

Explain the reasons and advantages of brain folding in large-brained mammals.

Understand the complexities in comparing intelligence across species and the limitations of using brain size as a sole indicator.

Describe the variety in nervous systems across different organisms and the evolutionary significance.

Define taxonomy and its application to humans within an evolutionary context.

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Definitions:

Hypertonic

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to osmosis.

Glucose Solution

A liquid preparation containing glucose, commonly used in medical settings for energy supply and fluid replacement.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity, affecting every part of the fluid’s volume.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes without the need for energy input, utilizing concentration gradients.