A Firm's Correctly Computed Capital Structure Is 30% Debt, 20

question 159

Multiple Choice

A firm's correctly computed capital structure is 30% debt, 20% preferred stock, and 50% equity. If retained earnings of $1 million are expected, how much capital will have been raised when retained earnings are exhausted and new common equity must be issued?

• A)$1,428,571
• B)$1,000,000
• C)$2,000,000
• D)$3,333,333

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