Which of the following would increase the likelihood that a company would increase its debt ratio, other things held constant?
A) an increase in the corporate tax rate.
B) an increase in the personal tax rate.
C) the federal reserve tightens interest rates in an effort to fight inflation.
D) the company's stock price hits a new low.
E) an increase in costs incurred when filing for bankruptcy.

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An increase in the corporate tax rate makes debt more attractive because interest payments are tax-deductible, thus reducing the company's taxable income and overall tax burden.

Which of the Following Would Increase the Likelihood That a Company