A firm has $300 million of assets that includes $50 million of cash and 10 million shares outstanding. If the firm uses $30 million of its cash to repurchase shares, what is the new price per share?

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After the repurchase, the firm will have $270 million in assets and 9 million shares outstanding, making the new price per share $30 ($270 million / 9 million shares).

A Firm Has $300 Million of Assets That Includes $50