Match Each Ratio That Follows to Its Use (Items A-H)

question 103

Multiple Choice

Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-price-earnings (P/E) ratio

• A)assess the profitability of the assets
• B)assess how effectively assets are used
• C)indicate the ability to pay current liabilities
• D)indicate how much of the company is financed by debt and equity
• E)indicate instant debt-paying ability
• F)assess the profitability of the investment by common stockholders
• G)indicate future earnings prospects
• H)indicate the extent to which earnings are being distributed to common stockholders

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Definitions:

Moral Imperialism

The Wilsonian belief that U.S. foreign policy should be guided by morality and should teach other peoples about democracy. Wilson used this belief to both repudiate Dollar Diplomacy and justify frequent military interventions in Latin America.

American Values

Core principles and beliefs that are said to shape the American way of life, including freedom, democracy, and equality.

Dollar Diplomacy

A foreign policy strategy used by the United States in the early 20th century that aimed to use economic power and investment to influence and protect American interests abroad.

Territorial Empire

A form of empire that is built and maintained through the acquisition and management of territories beyond its original borders.