Gator Fabrics Inc

question 30

Multiple Choice

Gator Fabrics Inc.currently has zero debt .It is a zero growth company,and additional firm data are shown below.Now the company is considering using some debt,moving to the new capital structure indicated below.The money raised would be used to repurchase stock at the current price.It is estimated that the increase in risk resulting from the additional leverage would cause the required rate of return on equity to rise somewhat,as indicated below.If this plan were carried out,by how much would the WACC change,i.e. ,what is WACC_Old - WACC_New? Do not round your intermediate calculations. ​

• A) 2.29%
• B) 1.96%
• C) 2.04%
• D) 1.65%
• E) 2.16%

Differentiate between the importance of statistical significance and effect size in research analysis.

Identify and explain the elements involved in calculating an independent-means t-test.

Grasp the calculation and interpretation of effect size in research studies.

Identify conditions under which a t-test for independent samples is used.

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