Under Which of the Following Conditions Could the Overuse of Financial

question 33

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following conditions could the overuse of financial leverage be detrimental to the firm?

• A) Stable industry
• B) Cyclical demand for the firm's products.
• C) Upswing of business cycle.
• D) Low interest cost compared to return on assets

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