Although Debt Financing Is Usually the Cheapest Component of Capital

question 75

Multiple Choice

Although debt financing is usually the cheapest component of capital, it cannot be used in excess because

• A) interest rates may change.
• B) the firm's stock price will increase and raise the cost of equity financing.
• C) the financial risk of the firm may increase and thus drive up the cost of all sources of financing.
• D) underwriting costs may change.

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