If the Shape of the Curve Depicting a Firm's WACC

question 35

True/False

If the shape of the curve depicting a firm's WACC versus its debt ratio is more like a sharp "V", as opposed to a shallow "U", the easier it will be for the firm to maintain a steady dividend in the face of varying investment opportunities from year to year.

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