The Ratio Which Is Considered to Be the Best Measure

question 36

Multiple Choice

The ratio which is considered to be the best measure of overall profitability when judging the performance of internal management is:

• A) return on total assets.
• B) return on ordinary shareholders' funds.
• C) gross profit margin.
• D) net profit margin.

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