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- Leverage and the Cost of Capital. A firm currently has a debt-equity ratio of 1/2. The debt,which is virtually riskless, pays an interest rate of 6%. The expected rate of return on the equityis 12%. What would be the expected rate of return on equity if the firm reduced its debt-equityratio to 1/3? Assume the firm pays no taxes. (LO16-1)arrow_forwardOnly answer the subpart b) please! Show calculation steps A firm is solely financed by equity with market value of $50,000 and cost of equity of 10%. It wishes to raise another $30,000 via corporate bonds with cost of debt of 5% and use all of it to buy back outstanding equity (no cash holding). Hold investment policies fixed. a)In a MM world without taxes, What would the firm value be after debt issuance? Firm Value = Equity Value + Debt Value - Cash. What would be the cost of equity after debt is raised? What would be the WACC after debt is raised? b)In a MM world with tax rate of 40%, What would be the cost of equity after debt is raised? What would be the additional value created by debt? What would be the WACC after debt is raised?arrow_forward45. Which of the following is an example of a capital market instrument? a. Commercial Paper. b. Treasury bills. c. Preferred stock. d. Banker’s acceptances. 46. Which of the following ratios will increase as a firm uses more financial leverage? a. The debt-to-equity ratio b. The inventory turnover c. The time-interest-earned ratio 47 You need $2,000 to buy a new stereo for your car. If you have $800 to invest at 5 percent compounded annually, how long will you have to wait to buy the stereo? a. 18.78 years. b. 14.58 years. c. 8.42 years. d. 6.58 years.arrow_forward
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