Andy has borrowed $370,000 on margin to buy Lowe`s Companies Inc., which is now trading at $203 per share. With this transaction, his initial percentage margin is 35%. His broker, Shannon, states, and Andy agrees, that the maintenance margin is 25%. Based on the given information, what is the equity value in account? A. $108,301 B. $147,621 C. $199,231 D. $232,650

Andy has borrowed $370,000 on margin to buy Lowe`s Companies Inc., which is now trading at $203 per share. With this transaction, his initial percentage margin is 35%. His broker, Shannon, states, and Andy agrees, that the maintenance margin is 25%. Based on the given information, what is the equity value in account? A. $108,301 B. $147,621 C. $199,231 D. $232,650

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter18: Initial Public Offerings, Investment Banking, And Capital Formation

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