An entity must select from among several methods of financing arrangements when meeting its capital requirements. To acquire additional growth capital while attempting to maximize earnings per share, an entity should normally
A. ttempt to increase both debt and equity in equal proportions, which presences a stable capital structure and maintains investor confidence
B. elect debt over equity initially, even though increased debt is accompanied by interest costs and a degree of risk
C. elect equity over debt initially, which minimizes risk and avoids interest costs
D. iscontinue dividends and use current cash flow, which avoids the cost and risk of increased debt and the dilution of EPS through increased equity