A Firm That Employs a Relatively Large Proportion of Debt

question 40

Multiple Choice

A firm that employs a relatively large proportion of debt and preferred stock in its capital structure will have a relatively ____ degree of financial leverage.

• A) low
• B) high
• C) insignificant
• D) constant

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