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You are considering a stock investment in one of two firms (LotsofDebt, Inc. and

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You are considering a stock investment in one of two firms (LotsofDebt, Inc. and LotsofEquity, Inc.), both of which operate in the same industry. LotsofDebt, Inc. finances its $34.75 million in assets with $32.50 million in debt and $2.25 million in equity. LotsofEquity, Inc. finances its $34.75 million in assets with $2.25 million in debt and $32.50 million in equity.

Calculate the debt ratio. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

    Debt ratio
Lots of Debt   %
Lots of Equity   %

Calculate the equity multiplier. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

    Equity multiplier
Lots of Debt   times
Lots of Equity   times

Calculate the debt-to-equity. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

    Debt-to-equity
Lots of Debt   times
Lots of Equity   times

Explanation / Answer

Debt ratio = Total assets/ total assets

Equity multiplier = total assets / total stockholders equity

debt to equity = debt to equity

lots of debt $32.5/34.75 93.52% lots of equity $2.25/$34.75 6.47%
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