Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)When a firm faces financial distress,creditors can gain by making sufficiently risky investments,even if they have negative NPV.
• B)When a firm has leverage,a conflict of interest exists if investment decisions have different consequences for the value of equity and the value of debt.
• C)In some circumstances,managers may take actions that benefit shareholders but harm the firm's creditors and lower the total value of the firm.
• D)Agency costs are costs that arise when there are conflicts of interest between stakeholders.

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Definitions:

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - falling from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail, which is a crucial component of the water cycle.

Storm Intensity

A measure of the severity of a storm, often evaluated based on factors like wind speed, rainfall amount, and overall impact on affected areas.

Current Ratio

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with current assets.

Quick Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.