Jack and Jill Inc. very nearly tumbled into bankruptcy last year. To refinance the firm, the firm

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Jack and Jill Inc. very nearly tumbled into bankruptcy last year. To refinance the firm, the firm issued $25 million worth of 30-year income bonds. These bonds have an 8-percent that is payable only if the firm achieves earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $3 million.
Suppose the firm exactly achieves its target and pays out the full interest amount.
Determine the company’s net income if the tax rate is 25 percent.

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