Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Debt

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the debt to equity ratio?

• A)The higher the debt to equity ratio,the lower the company's financial risk.
• B)The higher the debt to equity ratio,the greater the company's financial risk.
• C)If the debt to equity ratio is greater than 1,the company is then financing more assets with equity than with debt.
• D)If the debt to equity ratio is less than 1,the company is then financing more assets with debt than with equity.

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Definitions:

Complement Rate

The difference between a specific rate and 100%, often used in the context of interest and discount rates.

Discount Date

The specified date on which a discounted transaction must be completed or by which a payment must be made to avail a reduced price.

Due Date

The specified date by which a task, obligation, or payment must be completed or submitted.

Cash Discount

A deduction from the invoice price offered by the seller to the buyer for prompt payment of their bill.