A Firm Has 5,000,000 Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, Each

question 27

Multiple Choice

A firm has 5,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding, each with a market price of $10.00 per share. It has 55,000 bonds outstanding, each selling for $990 with a $1,000 face value. The bonds mature in 15 years, have a coupon rate of 8 percent, and pay coupons semiannually. The firm's equity has a beta of 2.0, and the expected market return is 15 percent. The tax rate is 35 percent and the WACC is 16 percent. Calculate the risk-free rate.

• A)27.68 percent
• B)1.79 percent
• C)2.32 percent
• D)2.12 percent

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Definitions:

Annuity Investment

An economic tool designed to disburse a consistent flow of funds to someone, primarily for retirement preparation purposes.

Effective Interest Rate

The real rate of interest earned or paid on an investment or loan, taking into account the effect of compounding over a specific period.

Maturity Value

The total of principal plus interest due on the maturity date of a loan or investment.

Effective Rate

The actual annual interest rate that an individual earns or pays on a loan, investment, or financial product, accounting for the effect of compounding.