An Increase in a Firm's Financial Leverage Will

question 9

Multiple Choice

An increase in a firm's financial leverage will:

• A) increase the variability in earnings per share.
• B) always reduce the operating risk of the firm.
• C) increase the value of the firm in an MM world.
• D) increase the WACC.

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