22. X Ltd. is planning an expansion programme. It requires `20 lakhs of external financing for which it is considering two alternatives. The first alternative calls for issuing 15,000 equity shares of `100 each and 5,000 10% preference shares of `100 each. On the other hand, the second alternative requires 10,000 equity shares of `100 each, 2,000 10%

preference shares of `100 each and `8,00,000 debentures carrying 9% interest. The company is in the tax bracket of 50%. You are required to calculate the indifference point for the plans and verify your answer by calculating the EPS.