Backstreet Books,a Small Eclectic Bookstore in a Bustling College Town

question 380

Multiple Choice

Backstreet Books,a small eclectic bookstore in a bustling college town wants to open another store at the west end of campus.Allison Robards,the store owner,plans to visit her banker in the hopes of obtaining additional financing.In preparation for her visit,the banker asks her for the following information: Calculate the debt to equity ratio for Backstreet Books.

• A)250%
• B)105%
• C)75%
• D)30%

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