When Are Ratios Most Useful for Analysis

question 120

Multiple Choice

When are ratios most useful for analysis?

• A) When compared with both historical ratios of the same company and ratios for other companies in the industry.
• B) When compared with historical ratios of the same company.
• C) When used alone.
• D) When compared with ratios for other companies in the industry.

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