The Greater Use of Debt by Corporations Since the Late

question 83

Multiple Choice

The greater use of debt by corporations since the late 1970s is best shown by the

• A) declining "times interest covered" ratio.
• B) small amount of common stock sold.
• C) rising cost of interest.
• D) inability of earnings to keep up with inflation.

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