In Altman's Z-Score Model,which of the Following Variables Has a Negative

question 25

Multiple Choice

In Altman's Z-score model,which of the following variables has a negative coefficient in the discriminant function that comes out of the model? (A negative coefficient would mean that the Z-score is decreasing in the variables. )

• A)Working Capital/Total Assets
• B)Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Debt
• C)Sales/Total Assets
• D)None of the above.

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