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North Side, Inc. has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $175,000. Earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $16,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is strong expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be 30 percent higher. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be 70 percent lower. The company is considering a $70,000 debt issue with an interest rate of 7 percent. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock. There are currently 2,500 shares outstanding and the tax rate is 34 percent. What will be the percentage change in EPS if the economy has a strong expansion?

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north side all the way
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