The Board of Directors is dissatisfied with last year's ROE of 15%. If the profit margin and asset turnover remain unchanged at 8% and 1.25 respectively, by how much must the total debt ratio increase to achieve 20% ROE? A. Total debt ratio must increase by 44% B. Total debt ratio must increase by 4% C. Total debt ratio must increase by 5% D. Total debt ratio must increase by 50%

The Board of Directors is dissatisfied with last year's ROE of 15%. If the profit margin and asset turnover remain unchanged at 8% and 1.25 respectively, by how much must the total debt ratio increase to achieve 20% ROE? A. Total debt ratio must increase by 44% B. Total debt ratio must increase by 4% C. Total debt ratio must increase by 5% D. Total debt ratio must increase by 50%

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