A Decline in the Ratio Net Sales/average Property, Plant and Equipment

question 1

Multiple Choice

A decline in the ratio net sales/average property, plant and equipment over time could mean:

• A) the price of plant and equipment is falling.
• B) there is a high level of inflation.
• C) the firm may be heading for a liquidity crisis.
• D) there is an over-investment in plant and equipment.

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Definitions:

Midcentury

A term generally used to specify the middle period of the 20th century, characterized by distinctive trends in design, culture, and politics.

Tertiary Sector

Jobs that provide services (e.g., teaching, nursing) rather than goods.

Nineteenth Century

The period from 1801 to 1900, marked by significant industrial, social, and political changes worldwide.

Primary Sector

Jobs dedicated to exploiting raw materials (e.g., logging, mining).