A Firm Requires an Investment of $20,000 and Will Return

question 100

Multiple Choice

A firm requires an investment of $20,000 and will return $26,500 after one year. If the firm borrows $6000 at 7%, what is the return on levered equity?

• A) 35%
• B) 52%
• C) 43%
• D) 61%

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