Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Waldorf Company

question 51

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Waldorf Company has two sources of funds: long-term debt with a market and book value of $5 million issued at an interest rate of 12%, and equity capital that has a market value of $4 million (book value of $2 million) . Waldorf Company has profit centers in the following locations with the following operating incomes, total assets, and current liabilities. The cost of equity capital is 12%, while the tax rate is 25%.
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } \hline & \text { Operating Income } & \text { Assets } & \text { Current Liabilities } \\\hline \text { St. Louis } & \$ 480,000 & \$ 2,000,000 & \$ 100,000 \\\hline \text { Cedar Rapids } & \$ 600,000 & \$ 4,000,000 & \$ 300,000 \\\hline \text { Wichita } & \$ 1,020,000 & \$ 6,000,000 & \$ 600,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-What is the EVA for Wichita?

• A) $225,000
• B) $765,000
• C) $207,180
• D) $557,820

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

A recalculated measure of return on investment that includes both visible and hidden costs, indicating real profitability over and above all expenses.

Goods Value

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Market Supply

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Competitive Market

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