For Most Firms, the Cost of Capital Decreases to a Low

question 21

Multiple Choice

For most firms, the cost of capital decreases to a low point as the firm ________ debt financing. Beyond some optimal level, the cost of capital increases as the amount of debt ________.

• A) decreases; increases
• B) decreases; decreases
• C) increases; increases
• D) increases; decreases

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