A Newly Appointed CFO of a Company Tells You That

question 29

Multiple Choice

A newly appointed CFO of a company tells you that he needs to determine the required return on unlevered equity should his firm completely deliver.He further tells you that the required return on assets is 10% and that his cost of debt is 3% based upon a current borrowed amount of $50,000,000 but he doesn't know the market value of his equity.What is the required return on equity should his firm eliminate all of its debt?

• A) 10.0%
• B) 11.5%
• C) 13.0%
• D) it is impossible to tell

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Definitions:

Maintenance Department

A functional area within an organization responsible for the upkeep of physical assets, machinery, and buildings.

Support Department Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services but are necessary for supporting the operations of a business, like IT or HR departments.

Direct Method

A way of presenting the cash flow statement where major classes of gross cash receipts and payments are disclosed, offering a more straightforward view of cash flow from operating activities.

Cafeteria Department Costs

Expenses associated with operating a company's cafeteria, including food, labor, and overhead costs.