Marko, Inc., is considering the purchase of ABC Co. Marko believes that ABC Co. can generate cash flows of $5,700, $10,700, and $16,900 over the next three years, respectively. After that time, they feel the business will be worthless. Marko has determined that a rate of return of 11 percent is applicable to this potential purchase. What is Marko willing to pay today to buy ABC Co.? a. $35,797.50
b. $33,300.00
c. $24,457.63
d. $26,176.63
e. $27,560.91

Anew firm is developing its business plan. it will require $615,000 of assets, and it projects $450,000 of sales and $355,000 of operating costs for the first year. management is reasonably sure of these numbers because of contracts with its customers and suppliers. it can borrow at a rate of 7.5%, but the bank requires it to have a tie of at least 4.0, and if the tie falls below this level the bank will call in the loan and the firm will go bankrupt. what is the maximum debt ratio the firm can use? (hint: find the maximum dollars of interest, then the debt that produces that interest, and then the related debt ratio.)a. 41.94%b. 44.15%c. 46.47%d. 48.92%e. 51.49%