A firm has a debt ratio (defined as total liabilities to total assets) of 75%, $250,000 in debt, and net income of $20,000.  Calculate the return on common equity.  The firm does not have any preferred stock outstanding.   Question 8 options:   A)  37%   B)  60%   C)  40%   D)  24%

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A firm has a debt ratio (defined as total liabilities to total assets) of 75%, $250,000 in debt, and net income of $20,000.  Calculate the return on common equity.  The firm does not have any preferred stock outstanding.

 

Question 8 options:

 

A) 

37%

 

B) 

60%

 

C) 

40%

 

D) 

24%

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