Answer:
Task a:
The answer is $24,500.
Task b:
The answer is 17%
Explanation:
<h2>Task a:</h2><h3>What is the maximum amount of new capital that can be raised at the LOWEST component cost of EQUITY?</h3><h3>Solution:</h3>
We already know the following:
Projected net income = $21,000
Payout ratio = 30%
Retention ratio = 70%
Debt share = 40%
Equity share = 60%
Maximum amount of capital to be raised at the lowest component cost of equity = Projected net income ×
= $21,000 × 
= $24,500
<h3>Answer:</h3>
The maximum amount of new capital that can be raised at the lowest component of equity is $24,500.
<h2>Task b:</h2><h3>What is the component cost of equity by selling new common stock?</h3><h3>Solution:</h3>
k(e) (component cost of external equity) = [Dividend (D0)(1 + growth) / stock price(1 - flotation cost)] + growth
Formula:
k(e) = 
+ 0.05
Where
Do = $2.00
G = 0.05
P = $21/88
= ($2.00(1 + 0.05) / $21.88(1-.20)) + 0.05
= ($2.10/$21.88(1-.20)) + 0.05
= ($2.10/$21.88(0.80) + 0.05
= 0.17 or 17%
<h3>Answer: </h3>
The component cost of equity by selling new common stock = 17%
The expected return on this portfolio will be given by:
E[P]=Rf+(E[Rm]-Rf)β
Where:
Rf=Risk Free interest rate
Rm=Return on the market portfolio
β= Market Beta
The return on our portfolio will be:
E[p]=0.043+(0.128-0.043)0.013
=0.043+0.085*0.013
=0.044105
=4.4105%
Answer:
A. Contingency planning
Explanation:
Contingency planning refers to the an approach in forecasting unexpected events by developing an action plan to appropriately respond to such threats. In this scenario, despite that the company expects favourable sales in the future, it is planning to face an unexpected drop in sales.
Answer: Alex tells a story about his brother that causes his friends and family in the audience to laugh.
Explanation:
The statement that describes a strategy that Alex could use to deliver a lighter speech will be for Alex to tell a story about his brother that causes his friends and family in the audience to laugh.
It's but proper for Alex to tell an embarrassing joke about his brother. Also, preparing a long statement to be delivered when it's time to toast can make the event boring.
Therefore, the correct option is A.
