The cheapest source of funds available to a company is through?

A.

the sale of shares

B.

retained profits

C.

the sale of bonds

D.

lease financing

Correct answer is B

Retained earnings are a portion of a company's profit that is held or retained from being distributed or paid out to investors, but rather re-invested into the business. This is one of the cheapest sources of funds for a business because it doesn't come at an extra cost. That is, the business will not be required to pay interest on the funds.