Which of the Following Variables Indicates a Measure of Cumulative

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables indicates a measure of cumulative profitability over time?

• A) retained earnings (balance sheet)/total assets
• B) earnings before interest and taxes/total assets
• C) working capital/total assets
• D) market value of equity/book value of total debt
• E) sales/total assets

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