Rollins corporation is constructing its marginal cost of capital (mcc) schedule. its target capital structure is 30 percent debt, 20 percent preferred stock, and 50 percent common equity. its bonds have a 12 percent coupon rate of interest, semiannual interest payments, a current maturity of 20 years, and a market value equal to their par value of $1,000. the firm's marginal tax rate is 40 percent. what is rollins' after-tax cost of debt? a. 7.2%b. 12.0%c. 8.4%d. 3.6%e. 4.8%

Panera bread is a chain of cafes serving sandwiches, soups, and freshly baked breads. the company began in 1981 with stores primarily located along the east coast of the united states. since then, the firm has expanded to over 1,300 locations throughout the united states and canada. the firm has strong earnings and has been designated by business week as a "significant growth company." panera bread executives are considering the idea of expanding globally by opening cafes in asia through a franchising strategy. which of the following, if true, supports the argument that panera bread should expand into asia through franchising? a: the panera bread menu changes rapidly, and each cafe's artisan bread bakers receive regular training on new recipes. b: panera bread executives want fast access to the asian market without a significant investment of capital. c: panera bread executives want to test the asian market with a short-term commitment that allows them to make quick profits. d: the panera bread mission is to make excellent bread available to customers around the world.

Costs of production that do not change when output changes. question 17 options: total revenuefixed incometotal costfixed cost

Burberry is pursuing a focused differentiation strategy aimed at high-end luxury customers. however, the company is also employing a segmentation strategy to separate customers within that focus. the strategy offers items at an entry-level price point for customers who desire to be like celebrities such as sarah jessica parker as well as couture items for those richest and celebrity customers. what strategy is burberry pursuing?