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The statement is false because optimal capital structure means mix of debt and equity that maximize the value of the firm and minimize the WACC of the firm.
According to MM approach capital structure is not relevant for the firm. The value of two identical firm would remain same and value would not be affected by the choice of finance adopted to finance the assets. The value of the firm is dependent on expected future earning. if there is no tax.
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