Below Are Selected Data from the Financial Statements of Moriarty

question 92

Multiple Choice

Below are selected data from the financial statements of Moriarty Company. The debt-to-equity ratio for 2016 is

• A)increasing, which should be a major cause of concern for Moriarty Company.
• B)increasing, which should be a good sign in investors' eyes.
• C)decreasing, which should be a major cause of concern for Moriarty Company.
• D)decreasing, which should be a good sign in investors' eyes.

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