A Firm in a Stable Industry Should Use

question 2

Multiple Choice

A firm in a stable industry should use

• A) a large amount of debt to lower the cost of capital.
• B) no debt at all.
• C) preferred stock in place of debt.
• D) a limited amount of debt to lower the cost of capital.

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports created from accounting records that summarize a firm’s performance in money terms.

Cost of Capital

Refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific investment, representing the rate of return that could have been earned by putting the same money into a different investment with equal risk.

Short-Term Debt

Obligations or loans that are due to be paid back within a short period, typically one year or less.

Long-Term Debt

Borrowings and financial obligations lasting over one year, used to finance operations or acquisitions.