[Solved] __________ carries cholesterol to the cells and forms atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls. MM Propositions: The Modigliani-Miller propositions, fundamental theories in corporate finance that suggest, under certain conditions, the value of a firm is unaffected by its capital structure. Financial Leverage: Utilizing borrowed money to enhance the possible gains from an investment. Tax Rate: The proportion of tax that an individual or business must pay on their earnings. ROE: Return on Equity; a measure of the profitability of a business in relation to the equity, calculated as net income divided by shareholder equity.