M & M Proposition I with Tax Supports the Theory

question 6

Multiple Choice

M & M Proposition I with tax supports the theory that:

• A)a firm's weighted average cost of capital decreases as the firm's debt-equity ratio increases.
• B)the value of a firm is inversely related to the amount of leverage used by the firm.
• C)the value of an unlevered firm is equal to the value of a levered firm plus the value of the interest tax shield.
• D)a firm's cost of capital is the same regardless of the mix of debt and equity used by the firm.
• E)a firm's cost of equity increases as the debt-equity ratio of the firm decreases.

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Definitions:

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households, representing the end-use of products and services in an economy.

Saving

The act of setting aside a portion of current income for future use, typically in a bank account, investments, or other forms of saving vehicles.

Consumption

The process of using up goods and services to satisfy human wants or needs.

Residential Construction

The building and development of living spaces for individuals and families, including houses, apartments, and other dwellings designed for habitation.