Suppose That the Managers at Rearden Metal Will Increase Risk

question 75

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the managers at Rearden Metal will increase risk to maximize the expected payoff to equity holders.If Rearden has $230 million in debt due in one year,then the expected value of Rearden's assets are closest to:

• A)$280 million
• B)$295 million
• C)$300 million
• D)$900 million

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Definitions:

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