Which Three of the Following Factors Have the Greatest Effects

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which three of the following factors have the greatest effects on the cost of debt?

• A) The benefit derived from interest being tax deductible
• B) The prevailing interest rates
• C) The proportion of earnings that are retained
• D) The risk of default (and expected rate of recovery of money lent in the event of default)

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