The Aftertax Cost of Debt Generally Increases When

question 51

Multiple Choice

The aftertax cost of debt generally increases when:
I.a firm's bond rating increases.
II.the market rate of interest increases.
III.tax rates decrease.
IV.bond prices rise.

• A)I and III only
• B)II and III only
• C)I, II, and III only
• D)II, III, and IV only
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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