Which of the Following Could Cause Return on Assets to Decline

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could cause return on assets to decline when net profit margin is increasing?

• A) sale of investments at year-end
• B) increased turnover of operating assets
• C) decline in book value
• D) a stock split
• E) purchase of a new building at year-end

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