The Lory Bookstore Used Internal Financing as a Source of Long-Term

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Lory Bookstore used internal financing as a source of long-term financing for 85% of its total needs in 2013.The company borrowed an additional 25% of its total needs in the long-term debt markets in 2013.What were Lory's net new stock issues in that year?

• A)-20%
• B)-10%
• C)10%
• D)20%
• E)30%

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