The Use of Leverage

question 59

Multiple Choice

The use of leverage:

• A)increases both the asset and the equity betas.
• B)decreases both the asset and the equity betas.
• C)decreases the equity beta and increases the asset beta.
• D)increases the equity beta but does not affect the asset beta.
• E)decreases the equity beta but does not affect the asset beta.

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