Describe the trend in Massey-Ferguson's interest expense as a percent of gross revenue between 1971 and 1982.Choose the BEST answer.

There is no trend; it fluctuates in a range.

Percent interest expense is relatively stable throughout the period.

Percent interest expense is stable-to-declining until 1980. Then it increases sharply.

Percent interest expense increases throughout the period.

Percent interest expense decreases throughout the period.