There Is More Risk Associated with Short-Term Debt Than Long-Term

question 75

Multiple Choice

There is more risk associated with short-term debt than long-term debt because of:

• A)uncertainty arising from interest rate fluctuations.
• B)the risk of being unable to refund the debt.
• C)relatively high cost of short-term debt.
• D)a and b

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