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Here are book- and market-value balance sheets of the United Frypan Company (figures in $...

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Here are book- and market-value balance sheets of the United Frypan Company (figures in $ millions):

Book-Value Balance Sheet
Net working capital $ 45 Debt $ 45
Long-term assets 55 Equity 55
$ 100 $ 100

Market-Value Balance Sheet
Net working capital $ 45 Debt $ 45
Long-term assets 200 Equity 200
$ 245 $ 245

Assume that MMs theory holds except for taxes. There is no growth, and the $45 of debt is expected to be permanent. Assume a 21% corporate tax rate.

a. How much of the firm's market value is accounted for by the debt-generated tax shield? (Enter your answer in million rounded to 2 decimal places.)

b. What is United Frypans after-tax WACC if rDebt = 7.1% and rEquity = 15.9%? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)

c. Now suppose that Congress passes a law that eliminates the deductibility of interest for tax purposes after a grace period of 5 years. What will be the new value of the firm, other things equal? Assume a borrowing rate of 7.1%. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in million rounded to 2 decimal places.)

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