All Other Things Being Equal, an Increase in the Amount

question 155

Multiple Choice

All other things being equal, an increase in the amount of debt for a firm would:

• A) increase the degree of operating leverage
• B) decrease the degree of operating leverage
• C) have no impact on degree of operating leverage
• D) reduce owners equity

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