If a firm has a cost of equity of 15 percent, and the firm is 100 percent equity financed. The firm is contemplating a $150 million expansion of its existing operations, funded by selling new stock. Flotation costs will run 10 percent of the amount issued. When flotation costs are considered, what is the cost of expansion? a. $135 million
b. $150 million
c. $166.67 million
d. $175 million
e. $185.67 million

Required: 1-a. the marketing manager argues that a $5,000 increase in the monthly advertising budget would increase monthly sales by $9,000. calculate the increase or decrease in net operating income. 1-b. should the advertising budget be increased ? yes no hintsreferencesebook & resources hint #1 check my work 8.value: 1.00 pointsrequired information 2-a. refer to the original data. management is considering using higher-quality components that would increase the variable expense by $2 per unit. the marketing manager believes that the higher-quality product would increase sales by 10% per month. calculate the change in total contribution margin. 2-b. should the higher-quality components be used? yes no