Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Rather than set debt according to a target debt-equity ratio or interest coverage level,a firm may adjust its debt according to a fixed schedule that is known in advance.
• B)When we relax the assumption of a constant debt-equity ratio,the equity cost of capital and WACC for a project will change over time as the debt-equity ratio changes.
• C)When we relax the assumption of a constant debt-equity ratio,the APV and FTE methods are difficult to implement.
• D)If a firm is using leverage to shield income from corporate taxes,then it will adjust its debt level so that its interest expenses grow with its earnings.

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Definitions:

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal doctrine that infers negligence from the very nature of an accident or injury, in the absence of direct evidence on how any defendant behaved.

Rebuttable Presumption

is a presumption in law that one can challenge and overturn with evidence to the contrary.

Breach of Duty

Failure to meet the standard of care or obligation required by law or contract, which could lead to legal action.

Pure Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine under which damages in an accident are calculated based on the degree of fault of each party, allowing a plaintiff to recover even if they are 99% at fault, but the recovery is reduced by the plaintiff's level of fault.