Which of the Following Transactions Will Lower a Company's Financial

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions will lower a company's financial leverage?

• A) A mortgage loan is obtained and the proceeds are used to pay off existing short-term debt.
• B) Preferred stock is sold and the proceeds are used to pay off existing short-term debt.
• C) Common stock is sold and the proceeds are used to pay off existing short-term debt.
• D) Short-term debt is obtained to get the company through a period of negative net income and cash flow.

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