The following data were taken from Reynolds Company's balance sheet:
Dec. 31, 2017
$252,000
$140,000
Dec. 31, 20Y8
Total liabilities
$285,000
Total stockholders' equity
$150,000
Which of the following best explains the change in creditors risk from 20Y7 to 20Y8?
Oa. Increased risk
b. Decreased risk
c. No change in risk
O d. Not enough information is provided to answer this question.