The Highest Possible Value for the Interest-Burden Ratio Is ________

question 60

Multiple Choice

The highest possible value for the interest-burden ratio is ________, and this occurs when the firm ________.

• A) 0; uses as much debt as possible
• B) 1; uses debt to the point where ROA = interest cost of debt
• C) 1; uses no interest-bearing debt
• D) -1; pays down its existing debts

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Definitions:

Regulation Z

A set of rules issued by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to implement the provisions of the Truth-in-Lending Act.

Federal Reserve Board Of Governors

The governing body of the Federal Reserve System, overseeing the central banking system of the United States.

Truth-In-Lending Act

A federal law designed to promote the informed use of consumer credit, by requiring disclosures about its terms and cost.

Truth-In-Lending Act

is a federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring clear disclosure of key terms of the lending arrangement and all costs.