Based on the Information Below for Benson Corporation, What Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Based on the information below for Benson Corporation, what is the optimal capital structure?

• A) Debt = 50%; Equity = 50%; EPS = $3.05; Stock price = $28.90.
• B) Debt = 60%; Equity = 40%; EPS = $3.18; Stock price = $31.20.
• C) Debt = 80%; Equity = 20%; EPS = $3.42; Stock price = $30.40.
• D) Debt = 70%; Equity = 30%; EPS = $3.31; Stock price = $30.00.
• E) Debt = 40%; Equity = 60%; EPS = $2.95; Stock price = $26.50.

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