Which of the Following Would Increase the Likelihood That a Company

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase the likelihood that a company would increase its debt ratio, other things held constant?

• A) An increase in the corporate tax rate.
• B) An increase in the personal tax rate.
• C) The Federal Reserve tightens interest rates in an effort to fight inflation.
• D) The company's stock price hits a new low.
• E) An increase in costs incurred when filing for bankruptcy.

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