Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Electric utilities generally have very high common equity ratios because their revenues are more volatile than those of firms in most other industries.
• B) Drug companies (prescription, not illegal!) generally have high debt-to-equity ratios because their earnings are very stable and, thus, they can cover the high interest costs associated with high debt levels.
• C) Wide variations in capital structures exist both between industries and among individual firms within given industries.These differences are caused by differing business risks and also managerial attitudes.
• D) Since most stocks sell at or very close to their book values, book value capital structures are almost always adequate for use in estimating firms' costs of capital.
• E) Generally, debt-to-total-assets ratios do not vary much among different industries, although they do vary among firms within a given industry.

Identify the distinctions between male and female adolescent behavior and the influence of gender on adolescence.

Recognize the role of peer and parental influence in adolescence.

Describe the characteristics and importance of friendships and peer relationships during adolescence.

Analyze the impact of different parenting styles on adolescent development and self-esteem.

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