Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) A firm with financial leverage has a larger equity multiplier than an otherwise identical firm with no debt in its capital structure.
• B) The use of debt in a company's capital structure results in tax benefits to the investors who purchase the company's bonds.
• C) All else equal, a firm with a higher debt ratio will have a lower basic earning power ratio.
• D) All of the answers above are correct.
• E) Answers a and c are correct.

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