Homemade Leverage Makes Which One of the Following Irrelevant

question 155

Multiple Choice

Homemade leverage makes which one of the following irrelevant?

• A) Cash flows from an investment.
• B) Interest payments on a loan.
• C) Dividends on a stock.
• D) A firm's capital structure.
• E) A firm's effective tax rate.

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Definitions:

Proto-oncogene

A normal gene that can become an oncogene due to mutations or increased expression, potentially leading to cancer.

Oncogene

Cancer-causing gene formed by a mutation in a proto-oncogene; codes for proteins that stimulate the cell cycle and inhibit apoptosis.

Pesticides

Chemical substances used to kill, repel, or control pests, including insects, weeds, rodents, and fungi that affect plants or animals.

Ultraviolet Radiation

A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and damage to living organisms.