Simone's sweets is an all-equity firm that has 6,400 shares of stock outstanding at a market price of $17 per share. the firm's management has decided to issue $52,000 worth of debt at an interest rate of 9 percent. the funds will be used to repurchase shares of the outstanding stock. what are the earnings per share at the break-even ebit?

Amachine purchased three years ago for $720,000 has a current book value using straight-line depreciation of $400,000: its operating expenses are $60,000 per year. a replacement machine would cost $480,000, have a useful life of nine years, and would require $26,000 per year in operating expenses. it has an expected salvage value of $130,000 after nine years. the current disposal value of the old machine is $170,000: if it is kept 9 more years, its residual value would be $20,000. calculate the total costs in keeping the old machine and purchase a new machine. should the old machine be replaced?

You were able to purchase two tickets to an upcoming concert for $100 apiece when the concert was first announced three months ago. recently, you saw that stubhub was listing similar seats for $225 apiece. what does it cost you to attend the concert?

Serious question, which is preferred in a business? pp or poopoo?