If a firm has a debt-equity ratio of 0.62 and total debt of $5,000, what is the value of the total assets?

Select one:

a. $12,362.84

b. $13,064.52

c. $6,265.32

d. $15,326.85

e. $8,952.89

If a company can reduce its operating costs, all else held constant, which of the following will decrease?

Select one:

a. Return on equity

b. Return on assets

c. Profit margin

d. Equity multiplier

e. Price-earnings ratio