5) According to MM, leverage may increase expected earnings per share but still leave the share price unchanged because: A) the firm is less risky. C) the required return on equity increases. B) the firm's operating risk decreases. D) the number of shares is decreased

5) According to MM, leverage may increase expected earnings per share but still leave the share price unchanged because: A) the firm is less risky. C) the required return on equity increases. B) the firm's operating risk decreases. D) the number of shares is decreased

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5) According to MM, leverage may increase expected earnings per share but still leave the share price
unchanged because:
A) the firm is less risky.
C) the required return on equity increases.
B) the firm's operating risk decreases.
D) the number of shares is decreased

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