As the Debt-Equity Ratio Decreases When Debt Is Not Risk

question 54

Multiple Choice

As the debt-equity ratio decreases when debt is not risk free:

• A) debtholders require a higher expected return.
• B) debtholders require a lower expected return.
• C) the expected return on equity increases.
• D) the expected return on assets increases.

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