Financial leverage refers to:
AUse of fixed operating costs
BUse of debt financing — magnifies ROECORRECT
CWorking capital
DInventory turnover
CFACorporate Finance
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Financial leverage uses borrowed funds to amplify returns to equity holders. Higher debt = higher leverage.
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