An Increase in a Firm's Financial Leverage Will

question 45

Multiple Choice

An increase in a firm's financial leverage will:

• A)increase the variability in earnings per share.
• B)reduce the operating risk of the firm.
• C)increase the value of the firm in a non-MM world.
• D)increase the WACC.

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