The Firm's Target Capital Structure Should Be Consistent with Which

question 54

Multiple Choice

The firm's target capital structure should be consistent with which of the following statements?

• A) Maximize the earnings per share (EPS).
• B) Minimize the cost of debt (rd).
• C) Obtain the highest possible bond rating.
• D) Minimize the cost of equity (rs).
• E) Minimize the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

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Production Costs

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