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Question
When the proportion of debt and equity is such that it results in an increase in the value of equity share the ______ is/are said to be optimal.
Options
working capital
fixed capital
capital structure
Both (a) and (b)
Solution
When the proportion of debt and equity is such that it results in an increase in the value of equity share the capital structure is/are said to be optimal.
Explanation:
The ratio of debt to equity increases the value of equity shares when a company has an ideal capital structure.
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