Which of the Following Is Not a Profitability Ratio

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a profitability ratio?

• A) Payout ratio
• B) Profit margin
• C) Times interest earned
• D) Return on ordinary shareholders' equity

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Definitions:

Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that people are attracted to others who are similar to themselves in terms of attitudes, values, and interests.

Altruism

The practice of selflessly caring for the welfare of others, often at a cost to oneself.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The assumption that others act predominantly on the basis of their dispositions, even when there is evidence suggesting the importance of their situations.

Dispositions

Inherent qualities of mind and character that influence an individual's habitual responses and behavior.