Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The equivalent after-tax interest rate is r - (τ × r).
• B)Interest rates vary based on the identity of the borrower.
• C)The ability to deduct the interest expense increases the effective after-tax interest rate paid on the loan.
• D)For loans to borrowers other than the U.S.Treasury,the stated interest rate is the maximum amount that investors will receive.

---

Definitions:

Harassment lawsuit

Legal action initiated because of unwelcome and discriminatory conduct in the workplace or other environments, leading to a hostile setting.

Heightened scrutiny standard

A legal standard applied by courts to review and evaluate the constitutionality of certain laws, particularly those that involve potential discrimination.

Intermediate scrutiny

A standard of judicial review that applies to classifications based on gender or legitimacy, requiring the law to serve an important government objective in a way that is substantially related to that objective.

Hostile work environment

A situation in which an employee experiences an offensive, intimidating, or oppressive atmosphere created by discriminatory harassment, affecting their ability to work.