Which of the Following Firms Would Be Expected to Have

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following firms would be expected to have a high ROE based on that firm's high operating efficiency?

• A) a brokerage firm that has high levels of leverage
• B) a medical supply company that provides very precise instruments at a high price to large medical establishments such as hospitals
• C) a high-end fashion retailer that has a very high markup on all items it sells
• D) a grocery store chain that has very high turnover, selling many multiples of their assets per year

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