The Optimal Capital Structure of a Firm Is a Function

question 56

Multiple Choice

The optimal capital structure of a firm is a function of the ____.

• A) business risk of the firm
• B) tax structure
• C) business risk of the firm and the tax structure
• D) the variability of sales volumes

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Definitions:

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage, indicating the financial health and efficiency of a product or business.

Gross Margin Ratio

A profitability metric that measures the difference between sales and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales.

Favorable Ratio

A ratio that indicates a positive outcome, often related to financial performance, such as higher revenue or lower expenses compared to previous periods.

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric used to evaluate a company's ability to pay off its current liabilities with its quick assets.