Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) The optimal capital structure minimizes the WACC.
• B) If the after-tax cost of equity financing exceeds the after-tax cost of debt financing,firms are always able to reduce their WACC by increasing the amount of debt in their capital structure.
• C) Increasing the amount of debt in a firm's capital structure is likely to increase the cost of both debt and equity financing.
• D) Answers a and c are both correct.
• E) Answers b and c are both correct.

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Definitions:

Term Partnership

A business arrangement between two or more individuals who have agreed to jointly conduct business activities for a specific period of time.

Dissolve

The formal closure or termination of a corporation or partnership, often involving liquidation of assets to pay creditors.

Express Authority

Explicit permission granted to an agent by a principal to perform certain acts or transactions.

Partnership Agreement

A legally binding contract that outlines the terms of a partnership, such as division of profits and losses, responsibilities of partners, and procedures for resolving disputes.