DeSoto Tools Inc. is planning to expand production. The
expansion will cost $3,800,000, which can be financed either by
bonds at an interest rate of 5 percent or by selling 76,000 shares
of common stock at $50 per share. The current income statement
before expansion is as follows:
DESOTO TOOLS INC.
Income Statement
20X1
Sales
$
3,180,000
Variable costs
1,272,000
Fixed costs
818,000
Earnings before interest and taxes
$
1,090,000
Interest expense
580,000
Earnings before taxes
$
510,000
Taxes @...