When the Impact of Taxes Is Considered, as the Firm

question 77

Multiple Choice

When the impact of taxes is considered, as the firm takes on more debt

• A) there will be no change in total cash flows.
• B) both taxes and total cash flow to stockholders and bondholders will decrease.
• C) cash flows will increase because taxes will decrease.
• D) the weighted average cost of capital will increase.

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