Problem:
The Glass House has total assets currently valued at $17,300. These assets are expected to increase in value to either $18,000 or $21,000 by next year. The company has a pure discount bond outstanding with a face value of $20,000. This bond matures in one year. Currently, U.S. Treasury bills are yielding 5.4 percent.
Required:
Question: What is the value of the equity in this firm?
Note: Provide support for your rationale.