Answer:
Explanation:
Share repurchased = 176,000/ 32 = 5,500
Value of Equity = (52,000 - 5,500) x 32 = 1,488,000
Value of debt = 176,000
Debt Ratio = 176,000/ (176,000 + 1,488,000) = .10576
Leslie needs to reduce its investment in the firm by 10.576%
Leslie will sold stocks = .10576 x 500 = 53 shares
Therefore, Leslie need to Sell 53 shares and loan out the proceeds.