________ Refers to the Strategy of Using Borrowed Funds to Increase

question 167

Multiple Choice

________ refers to the strategy of using borrowed funds to increase the rate of return for stockholders.

• A) Leverage
• B) Retained earnings
• C) Factoring
• D) Pledging

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