What debt tranche to use in an LBO?

If a case study doesn't give any specific directions as to the debt tranche and spread to use, what would be the best way to think that through and come up with a structure? I feel like because it is so open ended, there is room for them to ask why not i.e.) 2.0x senior debt and 1.0x subordinated debt at 8% and 9%, respectively versus 3.0x senior debt and 1.0x subordinated debt at 7% and 8%, respectively.

How do you justify reasoning behind the debt schedule this way as it ties to what IRR and MOIC the LBO spits out?

 

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