Question

Start-Up Industries is a new firm that has raised $210 million by selling shares of stock. Management plans to earn a 20% rate of return on equity, which is more than the 15% rate of return available on comparable-risk investments. Half of all earnings will be reinvested in the firm.a.What will be Start-Up’s ratio of market value to book value? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)Market-to-book ratio b.What will be Start-Up’s ratio of market value to book value if the firm can earn only a rate of return of 10% on its investments? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)Market-to-book ratio

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