The Higher the Percentage of Total Debt to Total Assets

question 148

Multiple Choice

The higher the percentage of total debt to total assets the greater the risk

• A) that the company will be able to pay all its debt.
• B) that the company will purchase more assets.
• C) that the company will be able to obtain financing.
• D) that the company may be unable to meet its maturing obligations.

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