A Simple Capital Structure Consists of

question 75

Multiple Choice

A simple capital structure consists of

• A) only preferred stock.
• B) common stock outstanding and possibly nonconvertible preferred stock.
• C) common stock and common stock options only.
• D) preferred stock and preferred stock options.

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