3. Finance and Accounts

Debt/equity Ratio Analysis — Quiz

Test your understanding of debt/equity ratio analysis with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does the debt/equity ratio measure in a business?

Question 2

If a business has total debt of $80,000$ and shareholders' equity of $200,000$, what is its debt/equity ratio?

Question 3

What does a high debt/equity ratio usually suggest about a business?

Question 4

Why might a business prefer to use debt rather than issue more shares?

Question 5

Which statement best explains a possible advantage of a lower debt/equity ratio?