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Maria and John Sanchez have just completed their third annual set of financial statements.They met in a personal finance class while in college and still remember their instructor's advice regarding the importance of knowing their financial condition and progress.Even before they got married,they decided that each year on February 2 (Groundhog Day)they would update their cash-flow statement and their balance sheet.

The following information is taken from their latest financial statements:

-Refer to Figure 3-1.Calculate and evaluate Maria and John's debt -to-income ratio.

Question

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Maria and John Sanchez have just completed their third annual set of financial statements.They met in a personal finance class while in college and still remember their instructor's advice regarding the importance of knowing their financial condition and progress.Even before they got married,they decided that each year on February 2 (Groundhog Day)they would update their cash-flow statement and their balance sheet.
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The following information is taken from their latest financial statements:
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-Refer to Figure 3-1.Calculate and evaluate Maria and John's debt -to-income ratio.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A debt-to-income ratio of 18 percent is generally considered to be within a safe range, indicating that Maria and John have adequate income to repay their debt.

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