Choose the correct letter of answer: In the current year, Company A had P15 Million in sales, while total fixed costs were held to P6 Million. The firm's total assets at year-end were P20 Million and the debt/equity ratio was calculated at 0.60. If the firm's EBIT is P3 Million, the interest on all debt is 9%, and the tax rate is 40%, what is the firm's return on equity? a. 11.16% b. 14.4% c. 18.6% d. 24.0% e. 28.5%

Choose the correct letter of answer: In the current year, Company A had P15 Million in sales, while total fixed costs were held to P6 Million. The firm's total assets at year-end were P20 Million and the debt/equity ratio was calculated at 0.60. If the firm's EBIT is P3 Million, the interest on all debt is 9%, and the tax rate is 40%, what is the firm's return on equity? a. 11.16% b. 14.4% c. 18.6% d. 24.0% e. 28.5%

Financial Management: Theory & Practice

16th Edition

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Author:Brigham

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Chapter7: Corporate Valuation And Stock Valuation

Section: Chapter Questions

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