What Effect Might Operating Leverage Be Expected to Have on a Project's

question 69

Multiple Choice

What effect might operating leverage be expected to have on a project's Beta?

• A)Beta will increase.
• B)Beta will decrease.
• C)Beta will not be affected.
• D)The effect depends on the market risk premium.

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