Indicate Whether Each of the Actions Listed Below Will Immediately

question 36

Essay

Indicate whether each of the actions listed below will immediately increase (I), decrease (D), or have no effect (N) on the ratios shown. Assume each ratio is greater than 1.0 before the action is taken.
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Definitions:

Option

A financial derivative that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date.

Call Option

An economic agreement that provides the bearer the option, without the necessity, to purchase a share, bond, commodity, or different asset at an agreed-upon price during a determined timeframe.

Derivative Security

A financial security whose value is determined by or derived from an underlying asset or group of assets, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or market indices.

Fixed Price

A contractually agreed-upon price for goods or services that is not subject to any changes in cost.