EBITEPS and preferred stock Litho-Print is considering two possible capital structures, A and B, shown in the following table. Assume a 40% tax rate.

Source of capital	Structure A	Structure B
Long-term debt	$72,000 at 15.9% coupon rate	$47,000 at 14.9% coupon rate
Preferred stock	$12,000 with an annual dividend of 17.5%	$17,000 with an annual dividend of 17.5%
Common stock	8,000 shares	10,000 shares

a. Calculate two EBIT-EPS coordinates for each of the structures by selecting any two EBIT values and finding their associated EPS values.

b. Graph the two capital structures on the same set of EBIT-EPS axes.

c. Discuss the leverage and risk associated with each of the structures.

d. Over what range of EBIT is each structure preferred?

e. Which structure do you recommend if the firm expects its EBIT to be greater than $44,000? Explain.