**Max, Inc. $2,000 − $400 = $1,60ATC 7-2 (cont.)
c. The amount of interest expense is different for each of the three companies because the issue
d. The amount of interest paid is the same for each of the companies because the face value of
the bond and the interest rate is the same for all three.
ATC 7-3
Theses answers are based on Dominion Resources December 30, 2012 and Lowe’s February 1,
2013 Form 10-Ks. All dollar amounts are in millions.
a. Lowe’s financed 57.6% of its assets with liabilities as of February 1, 2013.
b. A company in the business of generating and supplying electric and gas power is less
likely to be adversely affected by a weak economy. People use electricity even if they are
c. According to Note 6 – Short-term Borrowings and Lines of Credit, Lowe’s has several
ACT 7-4
b. The amount of debt seems excessive in view of the fact that the amount of interest on the
c. Since YUM will have a net loss after interest, it will not pay any income taxes.