XYZ anticipates earning $1,800,000 and paying $300,000 in dividends this year. XYZ's capital structure is 20% debt and 80% equity and its tax rate is 35%. Compute the equity breakpoint to the nearest dollar.

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XYZ anticipates earning $1,800,000 and paying $300,000 in dividends this year. XYZ's capital structure is 20% debt and 80% equity and its tax rate is 35%.
Compute the equity breakpoint to the nearest dollar.
Transcribed Image Text:XYZ anticipates earning $1,800,000 and paying $300,000 in dividends this year. XYZ's capital structure is 20% debt and 80% equity and its tax rate is 35%. Compute the equity breakpoint to the nearest dollar.
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