Jasper Industrial Has No Debt Outstanding and a Total Market

Multiple Choice

Jasper Industrial has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $110,000.Earnings before interest and taxes,EBIT,are projected to be $12,000 if economic conditions are normal.If there is strong expansion in the economy,then EBIT will be 15 percent higher.If there is a recession,then EBIT will be 20 percent lower.Jasper Industrial is considering a $35,000 debt issue with a 7 percent interest rate.The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock.There are currently 7,500 shares outstanding.Ignore taxes for this problem.What is the percentage change in EPS when a normal economy slips into recession?

A) -33 percent
B) -25 percent
C) -20 percent
D) -16 percent
E) -10 percent