Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The capital structure that maximizes the stock price is generally the capital structure that also maximizes earnings per share.
• B) All else equal, an increase in the corporate tax rate would tend to encourage a company to increase its debt ratio.
• C) Since debt financing raises the firm's financial risk, increasing a company's debt ratio will always increase its WACC.
• D) Since debt is cheaper than equity, increasing a company's debt ratio will always reduce its WACC.
• E) When a company increases its debt ratio, the costs of equity and debt both increase.Therefore, the WACC must also increase.

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Definitions:

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or levies imposed by a government on its citizens to fund public expenditures.

Civilization

A complex human society characterized by the development of cities, social stratification, and a variety of cultural and technological advancements.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the percentage of an additional dollar of income that is paid in tax.

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the rate of taxation increases as the taxable income or amount increases, placing a higher burden on wealthier individuals.