Selected Financial Data for Rescue Rooter Are Presented Below The Company's Debt-To-Equity Ratio for 2015 Is
A)increasing,which May Be

question 31

Multiple Choice

Selected financial data for Rescue Rooter are presented below: $\begin{array}{ll}& \underline{ 2015 }& \underline{ 2014 }\\ \text { Total liabilities } &\$ 1,205,000 & \$ 952,000 \\ \text { Common stock } &250,000 & 225,000 \\ \text {Paid-in capital in excess of par-common stock } &150,000 & 135,000 \\ \text { Retained earnings } &155,000 & 145,000\end{array}$ The company's debt-to-equity ratio for 2015 is

• A)increasing,which may be a cause of concern for the company.
• B)increasing,which is always a good sign from the viewpoint of investors.
• C)decreasing,which may be a cause of concern for the company.
• D)decreasing,which is always a good sign from the viewpoint of investors.

---

Definitions:

Compassion Fatigue

A condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often experienced by those in the caring professions.

Social Worker

A professional dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities cope with challenges and improving their well-being.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control bodily functions, such as heart rate, using monitoring devices to provide feedback on physiological states.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor causing bodily or mental tension, arising from external or internal challenges.