Question : A company's debt to equity ratio is 1: 2. Which of the following transactions will result in an increase:
Option 1: Credit purchases of goods
Option 2: Cash issuance of debentures
Option 3: Cash issuance of new shares
Option 4: Redemption of debentures
Correct Answer: Cash issuance of debentures
Solution : Issue of new debenture for cash means an increase in debenture value so numerator value will increase hence ratio also increases. We can say debenture issues for cash increase the ratio between a company's debt to equity. Hence option 2 is the correct answer.
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