Given the following data: (a) Compute the ratio of liabilities to stockholders' equity for each year. Round your answer to two decimal places.(b) Has the creditors' risk increased or decreased from December 31, Year 1, to December 31, Year 2?

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to outside parties, including loans, accounts payable, mortgages, and accrued expenses.

Stockholders' Equity

The equity capital that is contributed by shareholders plus the retained earnings of the company. It represents the residual value of assets after liabilities have been settled.

Creditors' Risk

The risk that debtors will default on their obligations, resulting in financial loss for creditors.