The After-Tax Cost of Debt Generally Increases When

question 21

Multiple Choice

The after-tax cost of debt generally increases when:
i.a firm's bond rating improves.II.the market-required rate of interest for the company's bonds increases.III.tax rates decrease.IV.bond prices rise.

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

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