Negative Financial Leverage Occurs When The

question 33

Multiple Choice

Negative financial leverage occurs when the:

• A)Average net (after tax) interest rate on borrowed funds is less than the company's earnings rate on its assets.
• B)Return on assets is more than return on equity.
• C)Return on equity is more than return on assets.
• D)Operating expenses exceed gross profit.

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate

Bicarbonate is an alkaline ion that plays a critical role in maintaining the pH balance in blood and other bodily fluids.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a role in the buffering of blood pH.

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