DAR is comparing two different capital structures: an all-equity plan (Plan I) and a levered plan (Plan II). Under Plan I, the company would have 195,000 shares of stock outstanding. Under Plan II, there would be 140,000 shares of stock outstanding and $1,787,500 in debt outstanding. The interest rate on the debt is 8%, and there are no taxes.

If EBIT is $200,000, which plan will result in the higher EPS?

If EBIT is $400,000, which plan will result in the higher EPS?

If EBIT is $600,000, which plan will result in the higher EPS?

What is the break-even EBIT?

If the corporate tax rate is 40%, which plan will result in the higher EPS at the break-even EBIT?