Use the Given Degree of Confidence and Sample Data to Construct

question 128

Multiple Choice

Use the given degree of confidence and sample data to construct a confidence interval for the population proportion p.
-n = 85, x = 49; 98% confidence

• A) 0.451 < p < 0.701
• B) 0.470 < p < 0.682
• C) 0.450 < p < 0.702
• D) 0.471 < p < 0.681

Recognize the importance of the optimal capital structure and its impact on stock price.

Realize the difference between a firm's target and optimal capital structure.

Acknowledge how financial leverage affects a firm's ROA and cost structure.

Understand the role of EBIT-EPS analysis in evaluating leverage decisions.

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