A. Suppose the initial $100,000 is instead raised by borrowing at the risk-free interest rate. What are the cash flows of the levered equity, and what is its initial value according to MM?

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Consider a project with free cash flows in one year of $130,000 or $180,000, with each outcome being equally likely. The initial
investment required for the project is $100,000, and the project's cost of capital is 20%. The risk-free interest rate is 10%.
A. Suppose the initial $100,000 is instead raised by borrowing at the risk-free interest rate. What are the cash flows of the levered
equity, and what is its initial value according to MM?
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a project with free cash flows in one year of $130,000 or $180,000, with each outcome being equally likely. The initial investment required for the project is $100,000, and the project's cost of capital is 20%. The risk-free interest rate is 10%. A. Suppose the initial $100,000 is instead raised by borrowing at the risk-free interest rate. What are the cash flows of the levered equity, and what is its initial value according to MM?
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