What Effect Will Transaction (A) Have on the Net Profit

question 36

Multiple Choice

What effect will transaction (a) have on the net profit margin and debt-to-assets ratios?

• A) Net profit margin ratio will increase and debt-to-assets ratio will decrease.
• B) Net profit margin ratio will not be affected and debt-to-assets ratio will decrease.
• C) Both ratios will decrease.
• D) There will be no change in either ratio.

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