The ________ Is Calculated by Dividing Total Liabilities by Total

question 16

Multiple Choice

The ________ is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total assets.

• A) debt ratio
• B) current ratio
• C) inventory turnover
• D) net profit margin

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Definitions:

Yield to Maturity

This refers to the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until its maturity date.

Call Provision

A call provision is a term in the bond agreement that allows the issuer to repurchase and retire its bonds before the maturity date, typically at a premium.

First Mortgage Bonds

First mortgage bonds are bonds that are secured by a first-priority claim on specified assets in the event of liquidation.

Debentures

A type of debt instrument that is not secured by physical assets or collateral but based on the issuer's creditworthiness and reputation.