A Firm Is Analyzing Two Possible Capital Structures-30 and 50

question 161

Multiple Choice

A firm is analyzing two possible capital structures-30 and 50 percent debt ratios. The firm has total assets of $5,000,000 and common stock valued at $50 per share. The firm has a marginal tax rate of 40 percent on ordinary income. If the interest rate on debt is 7 percent and 9 percent for the 30 percent and the 50 percent debt ratios, respectively, the amount of interest on the debt under each of the capital structures being considered would be ________.

• A) 30 percent debt ratio: $105,000 and 50 percent debt ratio: $225,000
• B) 30 percent debt ratio: $245,000 and 50 percent debt ratio: $225,000
• C) 30 percent debt ratio: $105,000 and 50 percent debt ratio: $250,000
• D) 30 percent debt ratio: $135,000 and 50 percent debt ratio: $175,000

Analyze the inefficiency of government-operated firms with monopoly power.

Examine the dynamics and outcomes in oligopolistic markets, including collusion and competition among firms.

Understand the concept and implications of natural monopoly.

Recognize the impact of market structure changes from competitive to oligopolistic or monopolistic conditions.

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Definitions:

UCC

Stands for Uniform Commercial Code, a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States.

Secured Financing

Financing or a loan that is backed by collateral, reducing the risk for lenders and often resulting in more favorable terms for borrowers.

Article 9

A provision within the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that governs secured transactions involving personal property, creating a framework for securing debts and financing statements.

Equipment

Tangible property or tools that are used in the process of producing goods or providing services.