Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The short-term pension risk ratio is calculated by dividing the projected benefit obligation by the market value of common stock.
B. Firms with high marginal tax rates tend to have lower funding ratios.
C. The funded status of a pension plan does not throw light on cash flow problems.
D. Firms with less stringent capital constraints tend to have higher funding ratios.
Answer: D
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