According to MM propositions, which of the following statements best describes the consequence of increasing debt-to-value ratio for a firm? Group of answer choices The weighted average cost of capital can decrease. The weighted average cost of capital can increase. The cost of equity capital can decrease. The weighted average cost of capital must not stay constant.

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According to MM propositions, which of the following statements best describes the consequence of increasing debt-to-value ratio for a firm?

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The weighted average cost of capital can decrease.
The weighted average cost of capital can increase.
The cost of equity capital can decrease.
The weighted average cost of capital must not stay constant.
 
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