An Increase in the Current Liabilities to Total Assets Ratio

question 267

Multiple Choice

An increase in the current liabilities to total assets ratio has the effects of ________ on profits and ________ on risk.

• A) an increase; an increase
• B) an increase; a decrease
• C) a decrease; a decrease
• D) a decrease; an increase

Calculate average and marginal tax rates using given data.

Understand the influence of tax rates on economic behavior.

Identify the types of taxes levied in the United States.

Understand the concept of taxable income and how deductions and exemptions affect it.

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