The Following Information Pertains to Jasmin Corporation

question 65

Multiple Choice

The following information pertains to Jasmin Corporation. Assume that all balance sheet amounts represent both average and ending figures. Jasmin Corporation had 6,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The market price of Jasmin common stock on December 31, 2009, was $20. Jasmin paid dividends of $0.90 per share during 2009.
What is the debt to equity ratio for this corporation? Round your answer to 1 decimal place.

• A) 0.4 times
• B) 0.6 times
• C) 1.0 times
• D) 2.5 times

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