What Should Be the Relation Between the Target Capital Structure

question 35

Multiple Choice

What should be the relation between the target capital structure for a firm and the firm's optimum capital structure?

• A) Target and optimum capital structures should be the same.
• B) Target capital structure is more conservative overall.
• C) Target capital structure contains more debt.
• D) Target capital structure excludes preferred stock.

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