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Part $1$

Using the DuPont system of$$ analysis, holding other factors$$ constant, an increase in financial leverage will result in$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

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Part $1$

A$.$

a decrease in the gross profit margin

B$.$

an increase in the return on equity

C$.$

an increase in retained earnings

D$.$

an increase in the gross profit margin