Which of the Following Ratios Would Be Considerably Higher for a Financial

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ratios would be considerably higher for a financial services company as opposed to a manufacturer?

• A) EPS
• B) debt to equity
• C) net profit margin
• D) price/earnings

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Definitions:

Negotiable Instruments

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Uniform Commercial Code

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World Trade Organization

An international organization that regulates international trade between nations, aiming to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.

United Nations Committee

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