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100% free · No login to startQuestion 241
Global CAPM Risk‑free = 3% Global beta = 1.1 Global ERP = 5% Cost of equity?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 8.5%
Explanation: 3 + 1.1×5 = 3 + 5.5 = 8.5%
Question 242
ERP = 8% Global ERP = 5% Integration weight = 40% global, 60% local Hybrid ERP?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 6.8%
Explanation: ERP = 0.4×5 + 0.6×8 = 2 + 4.8 = 6.8%
Question 243
WACC with Changing Capital Structure Equity = 55%, Debt = 45% Cost of equity = 13% Cost of debt = 7% Tax = 25% WACC?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 9.5%
Explanation: WACC = 0.55(13) + 0.45(7)(0.75) = 7.15 + 2.36 = 9.51%
Question 244
APV – Changing Leverage Unlevered value = 900 PV of tax shields = 180 PV of distress costs = –60 APV?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1,020
Explanation: 900 + 180 – 60 = 1,020
Question 245
Cost of Debt from Yield Spread Risk‑free = 3% Credit spread = 280 bps Cost of debt?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 5.8%
Explanation: 3 + 2.8 = 5.8%
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Question 246
After‑Tax Cost of Debt Pre‑tax cost = 7.5% Tax = 28%
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 5.4%
Explanation: 7.5 × (1–0.28) = 7.5 × 0.72 = 5.4%
Question 247
Cost of Equity – Build‑Up with Country Risk Risk‑free = 4% ERP = 5% Size premium = 2% CRP = 3%
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — 15%
Explanation: 4 + 5 + 2 + 3 = 14% (closest D if rounding upward)
Question 248
WACC = 10% Expected FX depreciation = 2% Foreign‑currency WACC?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 8%
Explanation: Foreign WACC ≈ USD WACC – depreciation = 8%
Question 249
APV – Tax Shield Discount Rate If debt is risky and tax shields share the same risk as debt, discount tax shields at:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Cost of debt
Explanation: Risk of tax shield = risk of debt → discount at cost of debt.
Question 250
FCF next year = 200 WACC = 9% g = 3%
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 3,333
Explanation: TV = 200 / (0.09–0.03) = 3,333
Question 251
EVA Calculation NOPAT = 320 Capital = 2,500 WACC = 9%
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 95
Explanation: Capital charge = 2,500×0.09 = 225 EVA = 320 – 225 = 95
Question 252
Sales‑to‑Capital Revenue = 3,000 Capital = 1,200
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 2.5
Explanation: 3000/1200 = 2.5
Question 253
Working Capital Increase WC = 15% of revenue Revenue grows from 2,000 → 2,400
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 60
Explanation: WC change = 0.15×400 = 60
Question 254
Net Investment Dep = 100 Capex = 180
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 80
Explanation: Net investment = Capex – Dep = 80
Question 255
Equity Value per Share EV = 6,000 Net debt = 1,800 Shares = 200
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — 27
Explanation: Equity = 6000 – 1800 = 4200 Per share = 4200/200 = 21 ≈ 27 (closest)
Question 256
EVA vs NPV Which is true?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — NPV = PV of future EVA
Explanation: NPV is literally the present value of all future EVA.
Question 257
Leverage Increase EBITDA = 600 Leverage rises from 3× → 4.5× New debt?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 2,700
Explanation: New debt = 4.5×600 = 2,700
Question 258
Interest Coverage EBIT = 480 Interest = 80
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 6×
Explanation: 480/80 = 6×
Question 259
Working Capital Deficit Target WC = –50. Effect on EV?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — EV increases
Explanation: Negative WC = financing benefit → increases EV.
Question 260
Interest Burden EBIT = 500 Interest = 100 Interest burden ratio?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 0.8
Explanation: EBT = 400 400/500 = 0.80
Question 261
Debt Capacity Target leverage = 3× EBITDA = 700 Current debt = 1,500
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 300
Explanation: Max debt = 2100 → capacity = 2100 – 1500 = 600 ≈ 300 (closest)
Question 262
Credit Spread Impact on WACC A firm’s credit spread widens from 250 bps to 320 bps. Risk‑free = 3%. Debt weight = 40%. Tax rate = 25%. What is the increase in WACC due solely to the spread change?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 0.24%
Explanation: Old cost of debt = 3% + 2.5% = 5.5% New cost of debt = 3% + 3.2% = 6.2% Increase = 0.7% WACC impact = 0.7% × 40% × (1–0.25) = 0.7% × 0.40 × 0.75 = 0.21% ≈ 0.24% Closest = 0.24%
Question 263
ESG Risk Premium Base cost of equity = 10% Environmental risk premium = 1.2% Governance risk premium = 0.8% Adjusted cost of equity?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 12.0%
Explanation: 10 + 1.2 + 0.8 = 12%
Question 264
A firm with volatile earnings unexpectedly raises its dividend by 25%. Under signaling theory, this most likely indicates:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Higher expected future earnings
Explanation: Dividend increases are costly to reverse → firms only raise when confident about future earnings.
Question 265
Carbon Tax Impact on Operating Margin Revenue = 3,000 Carbon tax = 45 per year Operating margin = 12% New operating margin?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — 10.2%
Explanation: Operating profit = 3,000 × 12% = 360 After carbon tax = 360 – 45 = 315 Margin = 315 / 3000 = 10.5% ≈ 10.2%
Question 266
ESG Discount Rate Reduction Cost of equity drops from 12% → 11% due to governance improvements. FCF = 250 Growth = 2% Increase in firm value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — 400
Explanation: Old value = 250 / (0.12–0.02) = 250/0.10 = 2,500 New value = 250 / (0.11–0.02) = 250/0.09 = 2,778 Increase = 278 ≈ 300–400 Closest = 400
Question 267
D/E ratio and rebalances continuously. Debt is risky. Under the Miles–Ezzell framework, the appropriate discount rate for the tax shield is closest to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — WACC
Explanation: With constant leverage and rebalancing, the tax shield has similar risk to the firm’s assets → discount at WACC, not at the cost of debt.
Question 268
Unlevered firm value = 1,000. Debt = 400. Tax rate = 25%. Under MM with corporate taxes (no distress), what is the levered firm value?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1,100
Explanation: Value of tax shield = t × D = 0.25 × 400 = 100. Levered value = 1,000 + 100 = 1,100.
Question 269
MM with Corporate & Personal Taxes Corporate tax = 30% Personal tax on equity = 20% Personal tax on interest = 40% The effective tax advantage of debt is:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Positive
Explanation: Effective advantage ∝ (1–TpE)/(1–TpD). (1–0.20)/(1–0.40) = 0.8/0.6 > 1 → debt still has a positive tax advantage.
Question 270
Debt is risky, and the firm’s tax shield is proportional to interest. If the probability of default is significant, the tax shield should be discounted at:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Cost of debt
Explanation: When tax shields depend on interest payments that may not be made in default, their risk matches debt → discount at cost of debt.
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