A Decrease of Debt in the Capital Structure Tends to Reduce

question 76

Multiple Choice

A decrease of debt in the capital structure tends to reduce a firm's EPS when the firm:

• A) faces high interest rates.
• B) faces strong growth in business conditions.
• C) pays taxes.
• D) does not reinvest its earnings.

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