The Proportion of a Firm's Funds That Is Provided by Shareholders

question 56

Multiple Choice

The proportion of a firm's funds that is provided by shareholders is equal to:

• A)the debt ratio minus the times interest earned.
• B)1 minus the debt ratio.
• C)the times interest earned plus 1.
• D)the debt ratio minus the dividends paid.
• E)the fixed charge coverage ratio minus 1.

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