The Debt to Capital Ratio for Most _____ Usually Exceeds

question 89

Multiple Choice

The debt to capital ratio for most _____ usually exceeds the equity by a factor of 5:1.

• A)mergers
• B)leveraged buyouts
• C)hostile takeovers
• D)franchises

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