Question 1
A lending institution would prefer that a firm have a ________ debt-equity ratio and a ________ times interest earned ratio.
◦ higher; higher
◦ higher; lower
◦ lower; higher
◦ lower; lower
Question 2
A total asset turnover of .9 means that every
◦ $1 in sales is supported by $9.00 of assets.
◦ $0.90 in assets produces $1 in net earnings.
◦ $1 in total assets is replaced on average every .9 years.
◦ $1 in assets produces $0.90 in sales.