Which of the Following Is Generally True About a Firm's

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is generally true about a firm's cost of debt?

• A) It is equal to the yield to maturity on the firm's outstanding bonds.
• B) It is greater than the cost of equity.
• C) It normally cannot be observed, directly or indirectly, in the marketplace.
• D) It is greater than the average coupon payments on outstanding debt.
• E) It is equal to the coupon rate on the firm's outstanding bonds.

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