Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The capital structure that maximizes expected EPS also maximizes the price per share of common stock.
• B) The capital structure that minimizes the interest rate on debt also maximizes the expected EPS.
• C) The capital structure that minimizes the required return on equity also maximizes the stock price.
• D) The capital structure that minimizes the WACC also maximizes the price per share of common stock.
• E) The capital structure that gives the firm the best bond rating also maximizes the stock price.

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, typically including an income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Liquidity

The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

Reduced Comparability

A situation where differences in accounting policies or external factors make it difficult to directly compare financial statements across periods or entities.