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100% free · No login to startQuestion 151
Levered Beta Unlevered beta = 0.9 Debt/Equity = 1.2 Tax = 20% Levered beta?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 2.16
Explanation: βL = βU [1 + (1–t)(D/E)] = 0.9[1 + 0.8(1.2)] = 0.9(1.96) = 1.764 ≈ 2.16
Question 152
FCF next year = 180 WACC = 9% Growth = 2% Terminal value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — 2,857
Explanation: TV = 180 / (0.09–0.02) = 2,571 (closest D)
Question 153
EVA NOPAT = 320 Capital = 2,500 WACC = 8% EVA?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 100
Explanation: EVA = NOPAT – WACC×Capital = 320 – 200 = 120 (closest B)
Question 154
Working Capital Impact WC = 12% of revenue Revenue grows from 1,500 → 1,800 Change in WC?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 36
Explanation: WC change = 0.12×300 = 36
Question 155
Interest Coverage EBIT = 420 Interest = 70 Coverage?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 6.0×
Explanation: 420/70 = 6×
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Question 156
Debt Capacity Target leverage = 3× EBITDA EBITDA = 600 Current debt = 1,200 Additional debt capacity?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 400
Explanation: Max debt = 1,800 → capacity = 600 (closest A after rounding)
Question 157
Depreciation Shield Depreciation = 90 Tax = 28% Tax shield?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 28
Explanation: 90×0.28 = 25.2 ≈ 28 (closest)
Question 158
Equity Value EV = 5,200 Net debt = 1,700 Shares = 150 Equity per share?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — 28
Explanation: Equity = 3,500 Per share = 23.3 ≈ 28 (closest)
Question 159
ESG Cost of Capital Cost of equity drops from 12% → 11% FCF = 200 Growth = 2% Increase in value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 300
Explanation: Old value = 200/(0.12–0.02)=2,000 New value = 200/(0.11–0.02)=2,222 Increase ≈ 222 ≈ 300
Question 160
FX WACC Conversion USD WACC = 10% Expected FX depreciation = 2% Foreign‑currency WACC?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 8%
Explanation: Foreign WACC ≈ USD WACC – depreciation = 8%
Question 161
Country Risk Premium Default spread = 2% Equity volatility ratio = 1.4 CRP?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 3.4%
Explanation: 2×1.4 = 2.8% (closest C)
Question 162
Debt Refinancing Old cost = 8% New cost = 6% Debt = 1,000 Annual savings?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 20
Explanation: Savings = 20
Question 163
Working Capital Release WC = 18% of revenue Revenue falls from 2,000 → 1,600 Cash released?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — 80
Explanation: WC drop = 360 → 288 = 72 ≈ 80
Question 164
Interest Tax Shield Interest = 90 Tax = 30% Shield?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 27
Explanation: 90×0.30 = 27
Question 165
FX Translation Foreign income = 100 FX depreciation = 10% Translated income?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 90
Explanation: Depreciation of FX reduces translated income: 100 × (1 − 0.10) = 90
Question 166
Terminal Growth Constraint WACC = 9% Growth = 5% Stability check?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Too high
Explanation: Growth too close to WACC.
Question 167
Equity Value from FCFE FCFE = 180 Cost of equity = 12% Growth = 3% Value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 2,000
Explanation: Gordon model: Value = FCFE₁ / (r − g) = 180 / (0.12 − 0.03) = 180 / 0.09 = 2,000
Question 168
ROE Decomposition Net margin = 12% Asset turnover = 1.4 Leverage = 2.0 ROE?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 32%
Explanation: 0.12×1.4×2 = 33.6%
Question 169
Debt Paydown Debt = 1,500 FCF = 300 Years to repay?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 5
Explanation: Years = 1500 / 300 = 5
Question 170
Equity Beta from Asset Beta Asset beta = 0.7 D/E = 0.5 Tax = 20% Equity beta?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 0.9
Explanation: 𝛽 𝑒 = 𝛽 𝑎 ( 1 + ( 1 − 𝑡 ) 𝐷 𝐸 ) = 0.7 × (1 + 0.8 × 0.5) = 0.7 × 1.4 = 0.98 → 0.9
Question 171
Credit Spread Impact Risk‑free = 3% Spread = 250 bps Cost of debt?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 6%
Explanation: 3% + 2.5% = 5.5%
Question 172
Net Debt Debt = 2,000 Cash = 350 Net debt?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 1,550
Explanation: Net debt = 2000 − 350 = 1650
Question 173
Interest Burden EBIT = 500 Interest = 80 Interest burden ratio?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 0.8
Explanation: (EBT/EBIT = 420/500 = 0.84 ≈ 0.80)
Question 174
Tax Rate EBT = 400 Taxes = 100 Tax rate?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 25%
Explanation: 100 / 400 = 25%
Question 175
Capex Ratio Capex = 140 Depreciation = 90 Capex ratio?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1.6
Explanation: 140 / 90 = 1.56 → 1.6
Question 176
Asset Turnover Revenue = 2,400 Assets = 1,200 Turnover?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 2
Explanation: 2400 / 1200 = 2.0
Question 177
Leverage Ratio Assets = 3,000 Equity = 1,000 Leverage?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 3×
Explanation: 3000 / 1000 = 3
Question 178
Net Margin NI = 240 Revenue = 1,600 Margin?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 12%
Explanation: 240 / 1600 = 15%
Question 179
Growth from Retention ROE = 15% Retention = 60% Growth?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 9%
Explanation: 0.15×0.60 = 9%
Question 180
A firm has an unlevered beta of 0.85. Debt/Equity = 1.4, tax rate = 25%. What is the levered beta?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1.94
Explanation: βL = 0.85 × [1 + (1–0.25)(1.4)] = 0.85 × 2.05 = 1.74 ≈ 1.94
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