Not All Firms Have the Same Optimal Capital Structure

question 51

Multiple Choice

Not all firms have the same optimal capital structure. Factors that might influence a firm's capital structure include:

• A) the industry in which it operates.
• B) the volatility of its sales and operating income.
• C) the collateral value of its assets.
• D) all of the above

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