Which of the Following Informational Updates Would Prompt a Financial

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following informational updates would prompt a financial manager to use a higher cost of capital to analyze a project?

• A)Sales estimates from the marketing department have been less accurate of late.
• B)The treasurer has recently indicated that the firm will increase its use of debt financing.
• C)The treasurer has recently indicated that the firm will decrease its use of debt financing.
• D)Recent estimates indicate the project has a greater percentage of fixed costs than previously thought.

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