The Optimal Capital Structure of a Firm _____ the Marketed

question 52

Multiple Choice

The optimal capital structure of a firm _____ the marketed claims and _____ the nonmarketed claims against the cash flows of the firm.

• A) minimizes; minimizes
• B) minimizes; maximizes
• C) maximizes; minimizes
• D) maximizes; maximizes
• E) equates; (leave blank)

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