On Their Most Recent Balance Sheet, a Company Reports Total

question 13

Multiple Choice

On their most recent balance sheet, a company reports total assets of $8 million, common shares of $4 million, and retained earnings of $2 million.The debt-to-asset ratio is:

• A)0.25
• B)0.50
• C)0.75
• D)None of the above

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