Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The unlevered beta measures the market risk of the firm's business activities,ignoring any additional risk due to leverage.
• B)If a firm holds $1 in cash and has $1 of risk-free debt,then the interest earned on the cash will equal the interest paid on the debt.The cash flows from each source cancel each other,just as if the firm held no cash and no debt.
• C)The unlevered beta measures the market risk of the firm without leverage,which is equivalent to the beta of the firm's assets.
• D)When a firm changes its capital structure without changing its investments,its levered beta will remain unaltered,however,its asset beta will change to reflect the effect of the capital structure change on its risk.

Recognize the importance and calculation of EBITDA.

Interpret the main components of shareholder equity.

Understand the basic components and calculations involved in a balance sheet.

Comprehend purchasing, pricing, compensation, and policies relevant to business operations.

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Definitions:

Return on Assets Ratio

A financial ratio that indicates how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, measuring how efficiently assets are being used to produce profit.

Total Asset Turnover

A measure of a company's efficiency in using its assets to generate sales or revenue.

Gross Profit Percentage

A financial ratio that expresses a company's gross profit as a percentage of net sales, indicating the efficiency of production and sales activities.