Why Is the Cost of Debt Normally Lower Than the Cost

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why is the cost of debt normally lower than the cost of preferred shares?

• A) preferred share dividends are tax deductions
• B) interest is tax deductible
• C) preferred share dividends must be paid before common share dividends
• D) common share dividends are not tax deductible

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