Lance is trying to decide whether to purchase a new bulldozer to expand his business.  He is confident he has enough work to keep the bulldozer busy and that repaying the loan will not be a problem.  What advice would you give Lance?

A. If the interest rate on the loan is less than the return on assets for the dozer, buy.
B. If the return on this asset is more than the return on his equity, don't buy.
C. If his current return on equity is greater than the return on this asset, buy.
D. If his total asset turnover rate is greater than one, don't buy.


Answer: A

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