RAK, Inc., has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $200,000. Earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $24,000 if economic conditions are normal. If there is strong expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be 15 percent higher. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be 30 percent lower. RAK is considering a $70,000 debt issue with an interest rate of 7 percent. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock. There are currently 8,000 shares outstanding. RAK has a tax rate of 35 percent.

a1- Calculate earnings per share (EPS) under each of the three economic scenarios before any debt is issued.

a2- Calculate the percentage changes in EPS when the economy expands or enters a recession.

b1- Calculate earnings per share (EPS) under each of the three economic scenarios assuming the company goes through with recapitalization.

b2- Given the recapitalization, calculate the percentage changes in EPS when the economy expands or enters a recession.