
a)
To determine: The initial value of debt.
Introduction:
The debt–equity ratio indicates how much debt a company is using to finance its assets relative to the value of shareholders’ equity. This ratio is calculated by dividing company’s total liabilities by its shareholders’ equity; it is used to measure company’s financial leverage.
b)
To determine: The percentage change in the amount of the firm, its debt, and equity once the level of snowfall is revealed, but before adjusting the debt level.
Introduction:
The debt–equity ratio indicates how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to the value of shareholders equity. This ratio is calculated by dividing company’s total liabilities by its shareholders equity; it is used to measure company’s financial leverage.
c)
To determine: The percentage change in the value of outstanding debt, once the debt equity is adjusted.
Introduction:
The debt–equity ratio indicates how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to the value of shareholders equity. This ratio is calculated by dividing company’s total liabilities by its shareholders equity; it is used to measure company’s financial leverage.
d)
To determine: The reason for the riskiness of the firm’s tax shield.
Introduction:
The debt–equity ratio indicates how much debt a company uses to finance its assets relative to the value of shareholders equity. This ratio is calculated by dividing company’s total liabilities by its shareholders equity; it is used to measure company’s financial leverage.

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