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Increase in Capital Budget Increase Debt Lower Payout Do Both to 75% to 20%___________________ a. $114.0 $73.3 $333.9 b. $120.0 $77.2 $351.5 c. $126.4 $81.2 $370.0 d. $133.0 $85.5 $389.5 e. $140.0 $90.0 $410.0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIN 534 Week 8 Chapter 15 Solution FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.fin534rank.com Which of the following statements best describes the optimal capital structure? a. The optimal capital structure is the mix of debt, equity, and preferred stock that maximizes the company’s earnings per share (EPS). b. The optimal capital structure is the mix of debt, equity, and preferred stock that maximizes the company’s stock price. c. The optimal capital structure is the mix of debt, equity, and preferred stock that minimizes the company’s cost of equity.