Below Are Selected Financial Data for Bouquet, Inc

question 57

Multiple Choice

Below are selected financial data for Bouquet, Inc. Bouquet's debt to equity ratio for 2012 is:

• A) increasing, which may be a cause of concern for the company.
• B) increasing, which is always a good sign from the viewpoint of investors.
• C) decreasing, which may be a cause of concern for the company.
• D) decreasing, which is always a good sign from the viewpoint of investors.

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