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

question 20

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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