Generally, the Order of Cost, from the Least Expensive to the Most

question 59

Multiple Choice

Generally, the order of cost, from the least expensive to the most expensive, for long-term capital ofa corporation is

• A) preferred stock, retained earnings, common stock, new common stock.
• B) common stock, preferred stock, long-term debt, short-term debt.
• C) new common stock, retained earnings, preferred stock, long-term debt.
• D) long-term debt, preferred stock, retained earnings, new common stock.

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