Which of the Following Statements Are Correct in Relation to M

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are correct in relation to M & M Proposition II with no taxes?
I.The required return on assets is equal to the weighted average cost of capital.
II.Financial risk is determined by the debt-equity ratio.
III.Financial risk determines the return on assets.
IV.The cost of equity declines when the amount of leverage used by a firm rises.

• A)I and III only
• B)II and IV only
• C)I and II only
• D)III and IV only
• E)I and IV only

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Definitions:

Maximum Willingness

The highest amount an individual is prepared to pay for a good or service, reflecting their subjective valuation of its utility.

Output

The total amount of goods and services produced by an economic system or by a firm.

Marginal Benefit

The boost in satisfaction or utility received from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Efficiency Loss

The reduction in economic efficiency due to factors like market distortions, resulting in resources not being allocated optimally.