At Its Optimal Capital Structure, the Firm's Debt/assets Ratio Will

question 15

Multiple Choice

At its optimal capital structure, the firm's debt/assets ratio will always be lower than the one that maximizes its _____. 

• A)expected earnings per share (EPS)
• B)weighted average cost of capital
• C)beta coefficient
• D)degree of financial leverage
• E)net operating income

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