Suppose That Banana Computers Has $1,000 in Revenue This Year

question 86

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Banana Computers has $1,000 in revenue this year, along with COGS of $400 and SG&A of $100. The required rate of return on its equity is 14%, and the risk-free rate is 5%. Assume that the COGS only include the marginal costs of selling a computer. Banana is considering adding $700 worth of debt with a coupon rate of 5% and an YTM of 7.9% to its capital structure. What percent of the firm's costs are fixed, and what percent of costs are variable with the added debt? (Round the percentage answer to two decimal places.)

• A) 27.9% and 72.1%
• B) 72.1% and 27.9%
• C) 25.23 and 74.77%
• D) 74.77% and 25.23%

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses related to the payment of wages for employees directly involved in producing goods or providing services.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

Indirect expenses related to the production process, such as utilities, depreciation, and salaries for factory support staff.

Return on Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the benefit (return) of an investment by the cost of the investment.

Investment Center

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