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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