Question

MM Proposition II with taxes: Group of answer choices explains how a firm's WACC increases with the use of financial leverage. reveals how utilizing the tax shield on debt causes an increase in the value of a firm. supports the argument that business risk is determined by the capital structure employed by a firm. supports the argument that the cost of equity decreases as the debt-equity ratio increases. reaches the final conclusion that the capital structure decision is irrelevant to the value of a firm.

Answer 1

Answer:

explains how a firm's WACC increases with the use of financial leverage.

Explanation:

According to the MM Proposition II with taxes, the cost of equity rises with the increases use of debt in the capital structure of a firm.  

$r_{e}$ = $r_{o} +( r_{o} - r_{d} )$ × $\frac{D}{E}$

As cost of equity increases, the firm's WACC increases also

The  MM Proposition I with taxes reveals how utilizing the tax shield on debt causes an increase in the value of a firm