Which One of These Best Supports the Argument That Leverage

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which one of these best supports the argument that leverage increases shareholder risk?

• A)EPS is directly related to EBIT.
• B)Individuals employ homemade leverage.
• C)EPS variability increases when leverage is used.
• D)Firm values rise with leverage in the presence of taxes.
• E)The number of shares outstanding tends to decrease when leverage is used.

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