If a firm acquires more long-term debt while also issuing additional shares of stock, then the:
A) Debt-equity ratio will increase.
B) Debt-equity ratio will decrease.
C) Debt equity ratio will remain constant.
D) Change in the debt-equity ratio cannot be determined from the information provided.
E) Net Income will increase.

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The change in the debt-equity ratio depends on the amounts of debt and equity issued. Without knowing the relative amounts, we cannot determine the effect on the debt-equity ratio.

If a Firm Acquires More Long-Term Debt While Also Issuing