As a firm takes on more debt, its probability of bankruptcy ________. Other factors held constant, a firm whose earnings are relatively volatile faces a ________ chance of bankruptcy. Therefore, when other factors are held constant, a firm whose earnings are relatively volatile should use ________ debt than a more stable firm. When bankruptcy costs become more important, they ________ the tax benefits of debt. General Forge and Foundry Co. currently has no debt in its capital structure, but it is considering using some debt and reducing its outstanding equity. The firm's unlevered beta is 1.1, and its cost of equity is 11.70%. Because the firm has no debt in its capital structure, its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) also equals 11.70% .The risk-free rate of interest (r_RF) is 4%, and the market risk premium (RP) is 7%. General Forge and Foundry Co.'s marginal tax rate is 30%. General Forge and Foundry Co. is examining how different levels of debt will affect its costs of debt and equity, as well as its WACC. The firm has collected the financial information that follows to analyze its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Complete the following table