An Increase in a Firm's Level of Debt Will

question 64

Multiple Choice

An increase in a firm's level of debt will:

• A) reduce the business risk of the firm.
• B) increase the variability in earnings per share.
• C) lower the expected return on shareholders' funds.
• D) increase the return to the debt holders.

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