The BOD of ABC Co. is dissatisfied with last year's Retur on equity of 15% and wants to increase it to 20%. If the profit margin and asset turnover remains at 8% and 1.2 respectively, the debt ratio must increase A. by 5% C. by 50% E. C and D 500 FO

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The BOD of ABC Co. is dissatisfied with last year's Return
on equity of 15% and wants to increase it to 20%. If the
profit margin and asset turnover remains at 8% and 1.25
respectively, the debt ratio must increase
A. by 5%
C. by 50%
B. to 5%
D. to 50%
E. C and D
Transcribed Image Text:The BOD of ABC Co. is dissatisfied with last year's Return on equity of 15% and wants to increase it to 20%. If the profit margin and asset turnover remains at 8% and 1.25 respectively, the debt ratio must increase A. by 5% C. by 50% B. to 5% D. to 50% E. C and D
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