Ace had 10 million in assets. It is consider a 40 percent debt/asset ratio vs. its current 20 percent debt/asset ratio. Debt arriews interest charges of 12 percent and shares sell for $20 per share.
a) What is the number of shares under each plan?
b) Assuming a 40 percent tax rate, find the level of EBIT at which both plans will have the same EPS? (Show work and formulas)