A Small Leverage Ratio May Indicate That a Company Is

question 98

Multiple Choice

A small leverage ratio may indicate that a company is

• A)well managed.
• B)financed with a relatively large amount of common shareholders' equity.
• C)financed with a relatively large number of shares of common and preferred stock.
• D)financed with a relatively large amount of debt.
• E)financed with a relatively large amount of debt and preferred stock.

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