Which One of the Following Conditions Exists at the Point

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following conditions exists at the point where a firm maximizes its value?

• A)The tax benefit from an additional dollar of debt is zero.
• B)Financial distress costs are equal to zero.
• C)The debt-equity ratio is 1.0.
• D)WACC is minimized.
• E)The cost of equity is minimized.

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