Answer:
d. decrease increase
Explanation:
The formula for the return on asset is as follow
Return on Asset = Net income / Total Assets
As the asset value is increased as a result of lease entry, The return on asset ratio will decrease because there will be no change in net income.
As the debt of the company will increase
The formula for debt-equity ratio is as follow
Debt equity ratio = Total Debt / Total equity
As the debt will increase as a result of the lease and there will be no impact on the equity of the company. Hence, the debt-equity ratio will increase.
