If the Cost of Debt Increases to 12 Percent,should Needsalift

question 48

Multiple Choice

If the cost of debt increases to 12 percent,should Needsalift proceed with the acquisition?

• A) No, with the debt cost at 12 percent, the value of the acquisition falls below $10 million by $853,000.
• B) No, with the debt cost at 12 percent, the value of the acquisition falls below $10 million by $680,518.
• C) Yes, since the increased cost of debt does not affect the value of the acquisition to Needsalift.
• D) Yes, with the debt cost at 12 percent the value of the acquisition exceeds $10 million by $335,374.

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