Answer:
Explanation:
If in 2006 Luther has 10.2 million shares outstanding and these shares are trading at $16 per share, then using the market value of equity, the debt -equity ratio for Luther in 2006 is closest to ________.
A) 3.45 B) 1.72 C) 0.86 D) 2.41
B) D / E = Total debt / Total equity
Total Debt = Notes payable (10.5) + Current maturities of long-term debt (39.6) + Long-term debt (231.3 ) = 281.4 million
Total equity = 10.2 × $16 = $163.2, so D / E = $281.4 / $163.2 = 1.72
