Wiley's has total equity of $679,400, long-term debt of $316,900, net working capital of $31,600, and total assets of $1,123,900. What is the total debt ratio?

The answer is 0.4

Explanation:

The formula for total debt ratio is total debt : total assets.

Total debt equals current debt plus total long-term debt.

To find total debt (liability), remember Asset = Liability + Equity.

Therefore, Liability (debt) will be Asset - equity

$1,123,900 - $679,400

Total debt (liability) = $444,500

So, total debt ratio will be:

$444,500/$1,123,900

=0.4

This ratio means 0.4 or 40 percent of the company asset is financed by debt.