You Are Considering Investing in Totally Tire Services

question 85

Multiple Choice

You are considering investing in Totally Tire Services. You have been able to locate the following information on the firm: total assets = $50 million, accounts receivable = $10 million, ACP = 15 days, net income = $4.5 million, and debt-to-equity ratio = 0.75 times. What is the ROE for the firm?

• A) 1.58 percent
• B) 9.00 percent
• C) 15.75 percent
• D) 28.81 percent

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Definitions:

Junk Bonds

Junk bonds are high-yield bonds that carry a higher risk of default compared to investment-grade bonds, offering higher interest rates to compensate for the increased risk.

Interest Rate Risk

The potential for investment losses due to fluctuations in the interest rates, affecting the value of interest-bearing assets like bonds.

Variable Rate Coupons

Bonds or other loans that have interest payments adjusted at periodic intervals based on a reference interest rate.