As a Firm Increases Its Use of Debt Financing, What

question 8

Multiple Choice

As a firm increases its use of debt financing, what is the impact upon the cost of equity?

• A)The cost of equity decreases.
• B)The cost of equity remains the same.
• C)The cost of equity increases.
• D)None of the above.

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