Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Bankruptcy Is Correct

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning bankruptcy is correct?

• A) A firm is considered bankrupt when it becomes delinquent on a loan payment.
• B) The administrative expenses of a bankruptcy are classified as indirect bankruptcy costs.
• C) Bankruptcy costs may offset the tax-related gains from leverage.
• D) The higher cost of capital which a firm pays in order to avoid excessive debt is considered a direct cost of bankruptcy.
• E) Bankruptcy is a relatively inexpensive process.

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