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Companies HD and LD Have the Same Total Assets, Operating

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Companies HD and LD have the same total assets, operating income (EBIT) , tax rate, and business risk. Company HD, however, has a much higher debt ratio than LD. Also, both companies' basic earning power (BEP) ratios exceed their cost of debt (rd) . Which of the following statements is CORRECT?


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