Following are the results of the capital structure analysis SoCal Irrigation just completed: Proportion Stock Price Earnings per of Debt (per share) Share (EPS) 20% $44.50 $1.20 40 45.15 1.26 60 45.20 1.22 80 44.95 1.18 According to this information, what is SoCal's optimal capital structure?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
E. To determine the optimal capital structure, the market value of the stock must be known.
Answer: C
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