A firm has a debt-equity ratio of 0.60. What is the equity multiplier if total equity is $5,700?
1. |
0.40 |
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2. |
0.48 |
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3. |
1.40 |
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4. |
1.60 |
4.1.60
Step-1:Calculation of total Debt | ||||
Debt-equity ratio | = | Debt | / | Equity |
0.60/1.00 | = | Debt | / | $ 5,700 |
Debt | = | $ 5,700 | * | 0.60/1.00 |
Debt | = | $ 3,420 | ||
Step-2:Calculation of Total assets | ||||
Total assets | = | Debt | + | Equity |
= | $ 3,420 | + | $ 5,700 | |
= | $ 9,120 | |||
Step-3:Calculation of Equity Multiplier | ||||
Equity Multiplier | = | Total assets | / | Total Equity |
= | $ 9,120 | / | $ 5,700 | |
= | 1.60 |
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