In the Traditional Approach to Capital Structure, as the Amount

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Multiple Choice

In the traditional approach to capital structure, as the amount of debt increases in a firm's capital structure, ________.

• A) the cost of equity rises faster than the cost of debt
• B) the cost of debt rises faster than the cost of equity
• C) debt becomes less risky
• D) equity cost is unaffected

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