Firm A and B have total debt ratios of 45% and 35% and ROA of 10% and15%. Which firm has a greater ROE?Al Firm A with ROE of 0.23BY Firm B with ROE of 0.23C Firm A with ROE of 0.16D) Firm B with ROE of 0.16OAOBOD

Firm AFirm BTotal debt ratio45%35%ROA10%15%

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Firm A and B have total debt ratios of 45% and 35% and ROA of 10% and 15%. Which firm has a greater ROE? A Firm A with ROE of 0.23 B) Firm B with ROE of 0.23 C) Firm A with ROE of 0.16 D) Firm B with ROE of 0.16