CHAPTER 16

The two companies with the highest debt ratios are 2 and 3. e. Company 1 yields the highest return on assets at 20%; followed by Company 5 at 18.8%. f. As an investor, one prefers high returns at low risk. Company 1 is the preferred investment since it yields the lowest risk (debt ratio is 13.3%) and highest return on assets (20%). ................
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