Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The return on assets ratio indicates whether the company can pay its current debt when it becomes due.
• B)The causes for an increase or decrease in the return on assets ratio can be examined by calculating its two components: return on sales and asset turnover.
• C)If a company successfully applies leverage,its return on assets ratio will be greater than its return on common stockholders' equity ratio.
• D)If a company's return on assets ratio increases,the increase can be the result of decreased liquidity.

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