A Resort in Hawaii is now available for sale for $400 million. Hilton Hotels Corp. and Marriott International Inc. are both considering purchasing the resort. The resort is expected to deliver a free cash flow of $45 million every year for the next 20 years. S&P500 expected return is 8%, the risk-free rate is 2%, Hilton’s beta is 1.1, and Marriott’s beta is 1.3. Both firms have zero debt. Which one of the following statements is correct?
a. Hilton and Marriott both should try to purchase the resort.
b. Hilton should purchase the resort, but Marriott should not.
c. Hilton should not purchase the resort, but Marriott should.
d. Neither should try to purchase the resort.

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