The debt-equity ratio is calculated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The debt-equity ratio is calculated as:
A. Long-term Debts / Shareholders' Equity
B. Total Assets / Shareholders' Equity
C. Total Debts / Shareholders' Equity
D. Current Liabilities / Shareholders' Equity
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The debt-equity ratio typically measures long-term solvency and is calculated as Long-term Debts divided by Shareholders' Equity.

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