Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Optimal Capital

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the optimal capital structure? The optimal capital structure is the mix of debt, equity, and preferred stock that maximizes the company's ____.

• A) stock price.
• B) cost of equity.
• C) cost of debt.
• D) cost of preferred stock.
• E) earnings per share (EPS).

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, often used as a basis for assigning costs to products.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that support the production process but cannot be directly traced to specific products, such as maintenance and utilities.

Traditional Costing System

A cost accounting method that assigns overhead costs to products based on a predetermined overhead rate and actual levels of a cost driver.

Overhead Cost

Indirect expenses related to the general operation of a business, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries, not directly tied to any specific product or service.