A Linear Probability Model You Have Developed Finds There Are

question 30

Multiple Choice

A linear probability model you have developed finds there are two factors influencing the past bankruptcy behavior of firms: the debt-to-equity ratio and the sales-to-total assets ratio. Based on past bankruptcy experience, the linear probability model is estimated as:
PD_i = 0.52 (debt/equity) + 0.01 (sales/total assets)
A firm you are thinking of lending to has a sales-to-assets ratio of 2.0 and its expected probability of default, or bankruptcy, is estimated to be 12 percent. Calculate the firm's debt ratio.

• A) 14.03 percent
• B) 14.92 percent
• C) 15.49 percent
• D) 15.97 percent

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