A company begins with the following simple balance sheet: $10 million in real assets; $1 million cash; $5.5 million each in owners’ equity and debt.  Which of the following actions will decrease a company’s leverage ratio? Choose

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  1. A company begins with the following simple balance sheet: $10 million in real assets; $1 million cash; $5.5 million each in owners’ equity and debt.  Which of the following actions will decrease a company’s leverage ratio? Choose two 
   

Use half of the cash from the balance sheet to purchase equipment

   

Borrow an additional $1 million and purchase equipment

   

Raise an additional $1 million in equity to purchase equipment

   

Raise an additional $1 million in equity to pay off debt

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