When Assessing the Fixed-Payment Coverage Ratio, ________

question 82

Multiple Choice

When assessing the fixed-payment coverage ratio, ________.

• A) the lower its value the more risky is the firm
• B) the lower its value, the higher is the firm's financial leverage
• C) preferred stock dividend payments can be disregarded
• D) the higher its value, lesser is its reliability to pay up the debts

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