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

question 125

Multiple Choice

Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-earnings per share (EPS) on common stock

• 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:

Personal Judgments

Opinions or decisions formed by individuals based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, often without external input or influence.

Certainty

The state of being confident and free from doubt about something, often implying a high degree of belief in the accuracy or truth of an outcome or fact.

Fully Informed

Being fully informed means having all the necessary and relevant information or knowledge about a particular subject or situation before making decisions.

Objective Probability

A measure of the likelihood of an event occurring, based on factual data and statistical analysis rather than personal judgment.