PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781260013900
Author: BREALEY
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 14, Problem 12PS
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To find out: Whether the given statements are true or false.
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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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