GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following term is used to represent the proportionate relationship between debt and equity?
A
Cost of capital
B
Capital structure
C
Assets Structure
D
Capital Budgeting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term used to represent the proportionate relationship between debt and equity is Capital structure. Because by capital structure we mean to define the mix or proportion in which the capital of the company should be so as to maximize the benefit for the shareholders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is used to evaluate a company’s financial leverage and is calculated by dividing a company’s total liabilities by its shareholder equity. D/E ratio is an important metric in corporate finance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition: The debt-equity ratio is a measure of the relative contribution of the creditors and shareholders or owners in the capital employed in business. Simply stated, ratio of the total long term debt and equity capital in the business is called the debt-equity ratio.

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