Answer:
Companies HD and LD have the same total assets, sales, operating costs, and tax rates, and they pay the same interest rate on their debt. Both firms finance using only debt and common equity and total assets equal total invested capital. However, company HD has a higher total debt to total capital ratio. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
The correct statement is option C - If the interest rate the companies pay on their debt is less than their basic earning power (BEP), then company HD will have the higher ROE.
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