James Bay Water Park Company Operates in a World with Zero

question 46

Multiple Choice

James Bay Water Park Company operates in a world with zero taxes and no financial distress.The firm has a debt/equity ratio of 1.The cost of equity is 15 percent and the cost of debt is 8 percent.The only difference between Lanudiere Resort Company and James Bay Water Park is that Lanudiere Resort has a debt/equity ratio of 2.According to M&M,the value of Lanudiere Resort will be:

• A) greater than James Bay Water Park.
• B) the same as James Bay Water Park.
• C) less than James Bay Water Park.
• D) insufficient information is provided to answer the question.

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