The 2013 and 2014 Balance Sheets for Ottoman Manufacturing Company

question 46

Multiple Choice

The 2013 and 2014 balance sheets for Ottoman Manufacturing Company appear below: What is the debt ratio for 2014?

• A)39.2%
• B)61.4%
• C)68.6%
• D)100%

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