Smith & Sons Has a Debt-Equity Ratio Of

question 86

Multiple Choice

Smith & Sons has a debt-equity ratio of.55. What is the total debt ratio?

• A) .35
• B) .46
• C) .49
• D) .51
• E) .55

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