The Present Value of the Costs of Financial Distress Increases

question 112

Multiple Choice

The present value of the costs of financial distress increases with increases in the debt ratio because the:

• A) expected return on assets increases.
• B) present value of the interest tax shield is greater.
• C) equity tax shield is depleted.
• D)probability of default and/or bankruptcy is greater.

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