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When a company uses more of loans than equity to finance its business, the company is ...

When a company uses more of loans than equity to finance its business, the company is said to be
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  • A Bankrupt
  • B Solvent
  • C Highly geared
  • D In a strong liquid position
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A company is said to be highly geared when it relies heavily on borrowed funds or debt compared with shareholders' equity to finance its operations. A high level of gearing means that debt represents a relatively large proportion of the company's financing.

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