Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) With zero taxes and zero bankruptcy costs, the value of the firm is independent of its debt-equity ratio.
• B) With taxes and zero bankruptcy costs, the value of the firm reaches a maximum and then declines as the debt-equity ratio increases.
• C) With taxes and bankruptcy costs, the value of the firm reaches a maximum when firms maximize their debt.
• D) All of the above are true

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