When a Firm's Debt-Equity Ratio Is 1.0,the Firm

question 43

Multiple Choice

When a firm's debt-equity ratio is 1.0,the firm:

• A) has too much long-term debt in relation to leases.
• B) has less long-term debt than equity.
• C) is nearing insolvency.
• D) has as much in long-term liabilities as in equity.

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