Multiple Choice
With the introduction of risky debt,MM argues that the:
A) cost of equity increases at a decreasing rate as the debt/equity ratio increases beyond a certain level.
B) cost of equity continues to increase as the debt/equity ratio increases.
C) cost of debt increases at a decreasing rate as the debt/equity ratio increases beyond a certain level.
D) company cost of capital increases as the debt/equity ratio increases beyond a certain level.
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