In Financial Statement Analysis, Ratios Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

In financial statement analysis, ratios are:

• A) the only type of analysis where industry data are available
• B) absolute numbers converted to a common base
• C) fractions usually expressed in percent or times
• D) the only indication of the financial position of the firm
• E) none of the answers are correct

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