The Use of Fixed Cost Sources of Funds, Such as Debt

question 72

Multiple Choice

The use of fixed cost sources of funds, such as debt and preferred stock, affect a firm's ____.

• A) financial risk
• B) degree of operating leverage
• C) market power
• D) business risk

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Definitions:

Automobile Factory

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Null Hypothesis

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