Asked by Jailyn MackHandley on Jun 25, 2024
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Falmouth Corporation's debt to equity ratio is 0.6.Current liabilities are $120,000, long term liabilities are $360,000, and working capital is $140,000.Total assets of the corporation must be:
A) $600,000
B) $1,200,000
C) $800,000
D) $1,280,000
Debt to Equity Ratio
A financial ratio that compares the total liabilities of a company to the total amount of shareholder equity.
Working Capital
The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity position of the business.
Long Term Liabilities
Obligations or debts that are due to be paid after one year or more, such as bonds payable or long-term loans.
- Comprehend and compute the debt-to-equity ratio.
Verified Answer
Let's assume the total equity as "x"
0.6 = (120,000 + 360,000) / x
x = 800,000
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities
We know that Working Capital is $140,000 and Current Liabilities are $120,000. Hence, Current Assets would be $260,000
Total Assets = Total Liabilities + Total Equity
Total Liabilities = 120,000 + 360,000 = $480,000
Total equity = $800,000
Total Assets = $480,000 + $800,000 = $1,280,000
Therefore, the total assets of the corporation must be $1,280,000, which is option D.
0.6 = ($120,000 + $360,000)÷ Stockholders' equity
Stockholders' equity = $480,000 ÷ 0.6 = $800,000
Total assets = Total liabilities + Stockholders' equity
= $480,000 + $800,000 = $1,280,000
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and compute the debt-to-equity ratio.
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