Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)An important consequence of leverage is the risk of bankruptcy.
• B)Whether default occurs depends on the cash flows,not on the relative values of the firm's assets and liabilities.
• C)Economic distress is a significant decline in the value of a firm's assets,whether or not it experiences financial distress due to leverage.
• D)Modigliani and Miller's results continue to hold in a perfect market even when debt is risky and the firm may default.

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