Compute the Debt-To-Total-Value Ratio for a Firm That Has a Debt-To-Equity

question 63

Multiple Choice

Compute the debt-to-total-value ratio for a firm that has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.

• A)1/3
• B)2/5
• C)3/2
• D)2/3
• E)None of the above

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