MAC2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 – SEMESTER 1 OF
2022
Question 1
Generally accepted competitive strategies that are available to an organisation are:
1. Leadership strategy
2. Differentiation strategy.
3. Penetration strategy.
4. Pricing strategy.
a.
Statements (1) and (3)
b.
Statements (1) and (4)
c.
Statements (2) and (4)
1
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, d.
Statements (3) and (4)
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2
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, The correct answer is:
Statements (2) and (4)
Question 2
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Question text
Megatron Ltd has an equity beta of 1.5. The market risk premium in South Africa is expected to
be 5% and yield on government bond (risk free rate) is currently 9.5%. Megatron has issued
bonds and its R100 par value bond is currently trading at R94.50. The coupon is 10%. The
maturity date is in 5 years’ time and the corporate tax rate is 28%. Interest is payable annually in
arrears.
What is the after-tax cost of debt?
a.
11.51%
b.
8.29%
c.
8%
d.
7.62%
3
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2022
Question 1
Generally accepted competitive strategies that are available to an organisation are:
1. Leadership strategy
2. Differentiation strategy.
3. Penetration strategy.
4. Pricing strategy.
a.
Statements (1) and (3)
b.
Statements (1) and (4)
c.
Statements (2) and (4)
1
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, d.
Statements (3) and (4)
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
2
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, The correct answer is:
Statements (2) and (4)
Question 2
Correct
Mark 3.00 out of 3.00
Flag question
Question text
Megatron Ltd has an equity beta of 1.5. The market risk premium in South Africa is expected to
be 5% and yield on government bond (risk free rate) is currently 9.5%. Megatron has issued
bonds and its R100 par value bond is currently trading at R94.50. The coupon is 10%. The
maturity date is in 5 years’ time and the corporate tax rate is 28%. Interest is payable annually in
arrears.
What is the after-tax cost of debt?
a.
11.51%
b.
8.29%
c.
8%
d.
7.62%
3
For academic needs contact us on /0651609781