A Firm's Goal Is to Maintain a 75% Debt-Equity Ratio

question 35

Multiple Choice

A firm's goal is to maintain a 75% debt-equity ratio.How much equity would be required if the results of a financial planning model indicate that the firm's assets will grow to $4 million?

• A) $1.00 million
• B) $1.71 million
• C) $2.29 million
• D) $3.00 million

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