Look at the Following Table of Data for Key Biscuit

question 47

Multiple Choice

Look at the following table of data for Key Biscuit Company: What must have caused the firm's ROE to drop?

• A) Because the firm began using more debt as a percentage of financing
• B) Because the firm began using less debt as a percentage of financing
• C) Because the compound leverage ratio was less than 1
• D) Because the operating ROA was declining

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