Refer to Exhibit 15

question 53

Multiple Choice

Refer to Exhibit 15.4.Now assume that AJC is considering changing from its original capital structure to a new capital structure that results in a stock price of $64 per share.The resulting capital structure would have a $336, 000 total market value of equity and a $504, 000 market value of debt.How many shares would AJC repurchase in the recapitalization?

• A) 4, 250
• B) 4, 500
• C) 4, 750
• D) 5, 000
• E) 5, 250

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