Which of the Following Will Happen If the Original Modigliani

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will happen if the original Modigliani and Miller Theorem is relaxed to include taxes, but not bankruptcy costs?

• A) Increased usage of financial leverage will increase a firm's weighted average cost of capital indefinitely.
• B) Increased usage of financial leverage will lower a firm's weighted average cost of capital indefinitely.
• C) Increased usage of financial leverage will not affect a firm's weighted average cost of capital.
• D) Increased usage of operating leverage will increase a firm's weighted average cost of capital indefinitely.

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