You Are Considering a Stock Investment in One of Two

question 121

Multiple Choice

You are considering a stock investment in one of two firms (LotsofDebt, Inc. and LotsofEquity, Inc.) , both of which operate in the same industry. LotsofDebt, Inc. finances its $100 million in assets with $90 million in debt and $10 million in equity. LotsofEquity, Inc. finances its $100 million in assets with $10 million in debt and $90 million in equity. What are the debt ratio, equity multiplier, and debt-to-equity ratio for the two firms?

• A) LotsofDebt: 90 percent, 10 times, 9 times, respectively; and LotsofEquity: 10 percent, 1.11 times, 0.1111 times, respectively
• B) LotsofDebt: 10 percent, 1.11 times, 0.1111 times, respectively; and LotsofEquity: 90 percent, 10 times, 9 times, respectively
• C) LotsofDebt: 90 percent, 1.11 times, 0.1111 times, respectively; and LotsofEquity: 10 percent, 10 times, 9 times, respectively
• D) LotsofDebt: 10 percent, 10 times, 9 times, respectively; and LotsofEquity: 90 percent, 1.11 times, 0.1111 times, respectively

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