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For a levered firm,A. as EBIT increases, EPS decreases by the same percentage.B. as EBIT increases, EPS decreases by a larger percentage.C. as earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increases, earnings per share (EPS) increases by the same percentage.D. as EBIT increases, EPS increases by a larger percentage.
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