________ Is the Potential Use of Fixed Financial Charges to Magnify

question 107

Multiple Choice

________ is the potential use of fixed financial charges to magnify the effects of changes in earnings before interest and taxes on a firm's earnings per share.

• A) Financial leverage
• B) Operating leverage
• C) Total leverage
• D) Degree of operating leverage

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