If the Interest Rate on Debt Is Lower Than ROA

question 40

Multiple Choice

If the interest rate on debt is lower than ROA, then a firm will __________ by increasing the use of debt in the capital structure.

• A) increase the ROE
• B) not change the ROE
• C) decrease the ROE
• D) change the ROE in an indeterminable manner

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

Excise tax is a tax on the sale or use of specific products or transactions, often levied to discourage certain behaviors or raise revenue.

Shifted

The movement of a supply or demand curve in a market due to changes in factors such as consumer preferences, production costs, or number of suppliers.

Corporate Income Tax

A tax imposed on the net income of a corporation that is derived from its business activities.

Shift

A change in the position of the supply curve or demand curve in a market, indicating a change in market conditions.