MM Proposition II States That

question 69

Multiple Choice

MM Proposition II states that:

• A) The expected return on equity is positively related to leverage
• B) The required return on equity is a linear function of the firm's debt to equity ratio
• C) The risk to equity increases with leverage
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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