Which of the Following Ratios Would Be Most Helpful in Assessing

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ratios would be most helpful in assessing the operating position of a governmental entity?

• A) Net tax-supported long-term debt/population.
• B) Own source revenues/total revenues.
• C) Debt service expenditures/total expenditures.
• D) General fund balance/operating revenues.

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