Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Increase the Overall

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to increase the overall risk of a company?

• A)Increased sales variability
• B)Increased debt levels
• C)Increased variable costs while decreasing fixed costs
• D)Increased interest rates

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