The optimal capital structure has been achieved when the:

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a) Debt-equity ratio selected results in the lowest possible weighed average cost of capital.

b) Debt-equity ratio is such that the cost of debt exceeds the cost of equity.

c) Cost of equity is maximized given a after-tax cost of debt.

d) Market value weight of equity is equal to the market value weight of debt.