Compute Webb's debt ratio and interest-bearing debt ratio. b. If the market value of Webb's equity is $2 comma 025 comma 000 and the value of the firm's debt is equal to its book value, assuming excess cash is zero, what is the debt-to-enterprise-value ratio for Webb? c. If you were a bank loan officer who was analyzing whether or not to loan more money to Webb, which of the ratios calculated in parts a and b is most relevant to your analysis?

The text states that the committee “expects inflation to rise gradually toward 2% over the medium term as the labor market improves further….” why would the fomc expect inflation to rise because of improvements in the labor market?

Last year, western corporation had sales of $5 million, cost of goods sold of $3 million, operating expenses of $175,000 and depreciation of $125,000. the firm received $40,000 in dividend income and paid $200,000 in interest on loans. also, western sold stock during the year, receiving a $40,000 gain on stock owned 6 years, but losing $60,000 on stock owned 4 years. what is the firm's tax liability?

20. sinclair company's single product has a selling price of $25 per unit. last year the company reported a profit of $20,000 and variable expenses totaling $180,000. the product has a 40% contribution margin ratio. because of competition, sinclair company will be forced in the current year to reduce its selling price by $2 per unit. how many units must be sold in the current year to earn the same profit as was earned last year? a. 15,000 units b. 12,000 units c. 16,500 units d. 12,960 units