Financial leverage primarily results from a firm's use of:
Correct answer: A. Fixed financing charges
- A. Fixed financing charges
- B. Fixed operating costs
- C. Variable production costs
- D. Short-term trade receivables
Explanation
Financial leverage arises when a firm uses financing that creates fixed payments, such as interest on debt or preference dividends. Fixed operating costs instead create operating leverage.
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