Co.? ABC Co. has the following projected results for next year's operation depending on the chosen capital structure. Debt Dividends Cost of Ratio Per Share Equity 11.5 % 0% P5.50 25% 6.00 12.0 % 40% 6.50 13.0 % 50% 7.00 14.0 % 75% 7.50 15.0 % A. 0% debt; 100% equity B. 25% debt; 75% equity C. 40% debt; 60% equity

Co.? ABC Co. has the following projected results for next year's operation depending on the chosen capital structure. Debt Dividends Cost of Ratio Per Share Equity 11.5 % 0% P5.50 25% 6.00 12.0 % 40% 6.50 13.0 % 50% 7.00 14.0 % 75% 7.50 15.0 % A. 0% debt; 100% equity B. 25% debt; 75% equity C. 40% debt; 60% equity

Entrepreneurial Finance

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ISBN:9781337635653

Author:Leach

Publisher:Leach

Chapter14: Security Structures And Determining Enterprise Values

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