The Likelihood of Company A's Stock Price Rising Is 20

question 20

Multiple Choice

The likelihood of Company A's stock price rising is 20%, and the likelihood of Company B's stock price rising is 30%. Assume that the returns of Company A and Company B stock are independent of each other. The probability that the stock price of at least one of the companies will rise is ________.

• A) 6%.
• B) 10%.
• C) 44%.
• D) 50%.

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Definitions:

Tax Bracket

A range of income over which the tax rate is constant.

Modigliani-Miller Model

A theory on capital structure that suggests that under certain market conditions (no taxes, no transaction costs), the value of a firm is unaffected by how it is financed.

Restructuring

Restructuring involves modifying the structure or operations of a company, often including changes in financial policies, organizational setup, or business strategy, aimed at increasing profitability or addressing financial challenges.

Market Value

The estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's length transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently, and without compulsion.