M&M Proposition 2: Using the Information for Bellamee from Question

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Multiple Choice

M&M Proposition 2: Using the information for Bellamee from Question 64, what is its required return on equity if its debt-to-equity ratio changes to 2/5 and this increases the required rate of return on their debt to 7%?

• A) 14%
• B) 14.25%
• C) 14.50%
• D) 15%

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