Multiple choice Banks generally prefer debt equity ratio at 1 : 1 1 : 3 2 : 1 3 : 1 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Debt/equity ratio is a debt ratio used to measure a company's financial leverage. It is calculated by dividing a company's total liabilities by its stockholders' equity. Therefore, it is considered good when it is 2 : 1.