alleryStart learning →Why is debt usually cheaper than equity?
ADebt needs no repayment
BDebt carries voting power
CInterest is tax deductible
DDebt needs no servicing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Interest is tax deductible
Equity costs more than debt and interest is a deductible expense, which cuts the effective cost of borrowing.
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