Which of the Following Describes the Difference Between the Returns

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the difference between the returns on debt and equity?

• A)The return on debt is adjusted annually throughout the life of the security,whereas the return on equity is fixed.
• B)The return on debt is stipulated in the trust deed,whereas the return on equity is varied at the discretion of management.
• C)The return on debt is more variable than the return on equity.
• D)The return on debt is stipulated in the debt contract,whereas the return on equity is stipulated in the trust deed.

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