One Means to Negate the Effect of Inflation on Ratio

question 79

Multiple Choice

One means to negate the effect of inflation on ratio analysis is to value the fixed assets at

• A) replacement value.
• B) liquidation value.
• C) book value.
• D) depreciation.

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