The Use of Debt Is Sometimes Described as Financial Leverage

question 19

True/False

The use of debt is sometimes described as financial leverage because debt can have the effect of increasing the return on equity.

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Definitions:

Barbiturate

A class of drugs derived from barbituric acid, used as sedatives and hypnotics.

Sleep Aid

Products or practices that facilitate the onset of sleep or improve the quality of sleep, including medications, natural remedies, or behavioral techniques.

Opium

Substance derived from the opium poppy from which all narcotic drugs are derived.

Narcotics

Drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep, often used medically for pain relief, but can be subject to misuse and addiction.