If Debt Financing Is Used,which of the Following Is Correct

question 77

Multiple Choice

If debt financing is used,which of the following is correct?

• A) The percentage change in net operating income is greater than a given percentage change in net income.
• B) The percentage change in net operating income is equal to a given percentage change in net income.
• C) The percentage change in net operating income depends on the interest rate charged on debt.
• D) The percentage change in net operating income is less than the percentage change in net income.
• E) The degree of operating leverage is greater than 1.

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