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

question 22

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. Suppose, revenues fall by $300, what is the percent change in net income with and without the debt? Assume that the total variable production costs remain the same. (Round the answer to one decimal places.)

• A) 64.5% and 60%
• B) 60.0% and 64.5%
• C) 59.2% and 40.8%
• D) 40.8% and 59.2%

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Definitions:

Price Discrimination

The practice of selling the same product to different buyers at different prices, based on factors other than cost.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual amount they pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual amount they receive by selling it at the market price.

Direct Price Discrimination

The practice of charging different prices to different consumers for the same product or service, based on the buyer's willingness to pay.