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.
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Magda corneilleJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Debt to Equity ratio = Total liabilities / Total equity

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.
Explanation :
Debt-to-equity ratio = Total liabilities ÷ Stockholders' equity
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