Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Since debt financing raises the firm's financial risk,increasing the target debt ratio will always increase the WACC.
• B) Since debt financing is cheaper than equity financing,raising a company's debt ratio will always reduce its WACC.
• C) Increasing a company's debt ratio will typically reduce the marginal costs of both debt and equity financing.However,this action still may raise the company's WACC.
• D) Increasing a company's debt ratio will typically increase the marginal costs of both debt and equity financing.However,this action still may lower the company's WACC.
• E) Since a firm's beta coefficient is not affected by its use of financial leverage,leverage does not affect the cost of equity.

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Definitions:

Tertiary Plane

A plane that is oriented to intersect or be parallel with the primary and secondary planes in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

Primary Datum

A reference point, line, or plane from which dimensions are measured in technical drawing or CAD modeling.

Secondary Datum

A reference point, line, or surface used in conjunction with primary datums to establish a part’s orientation or location for measurement and manufacturing.

Geometric Tolerances

Specifications on a technical drawing, denoted by symbols, that dictate the allowable deviation in the form, orientation, location, and profile of a part's features.