Nielson Motors (NM) has no debt. Its assets will be worth $600 million in one year if the economy is strong, but only $300 million if the economy is weak. Both events are equally likely. The market value today of Nielsonʹs assets is $400 million. The expected return for Nielson Motors stock without leverage is closest to: A. ‐25.0% B. ‐17.5% C. ‐12.5% D. 12.5%

Nielson Motors (NM) has no debt. Its assets will be worth $600 million in one year if the economy is strong, but only $300 million if the economy is weak. Both events are equally likely. The market value today of Nielsonʹs assets is $400 million. The expected return for Nielson Motors stock without leverage is closest to: A. ‐25.0% B. ‐17.5% C. ‐12.5% D. 12.5%

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10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter31: Capital Markets

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