Which of the Following Changes Would Tend to Increase the Company

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes would tend to increase the company cost of capital for a traditional firm?

• A) Decrease the proportion of equity financing.
• B) Increase the market value of the debt.
• C) Decrease the proportion of debt financing.
• D) Decrease the market value of the equity.

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