Question

MC algo 3-13 Equity Multuiplier Use the following information to answer this question Windswept, Inc. 2017 Income Statement ($ in millions) $ 8.700 Net sales Cost of goods sold 7,250 350 Depreciation Earnings before interest and taxes Interest paid $ 1,100 83 $ 1,017 Taxable income 356 Taxes 661 Net income Windswept, Inc. 2016 and 2017 Balance Sheets ($ in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ 1070 $ 1,212 Cash $ 140 120 Accounts payable Long-term debt Accounts rec. 800 720 980 1,213 1,510 1,535 Inventory Common stock 3,150 450 2,890 $2.450 $ 2,375 Retained earnings Total 700 Net fixed assets 3,200 3,640 $ 6,015 $5,650 5,650 6,015 Total liab. & equity Total assets What is the equity multiplier for 2017? a) 2.08 times b) 2.42 times c) 3.01 times d) 1,68 times e) 1,26 times

Answer 1

The answer is Option D. 1.68 times

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for equity multiplier is:

Equity Multiplier = Total assets ÷ Total stockholder's equity

In 2017:

Total stockholder's equity = Common stock + Retained earnings

Total stockholder's equity = $2890 + $700 = $3590

Total assets = $6,015

Now, putting these values in the above formula, we get,

Equity multiplier = $6,015 ÷ $3,590 = 1.68 times