Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Suppose a firm's total assets turnover ratio falls from 1.0 to 0.9, but at the same time its profit margin rises from 9% to 10% and its debt increases from 40% of total assets to 60%. Under these
• Conditions, the ROE will increase.
• B) Suppose a firm's total assets turnover ratio falls from 1.0 to 0.9, but at the same time its profit margin rises from 9% to 10% and its debt increases from 40% of total assets to 60%. Without additional
• Information, we cannot tell what will happen to the ROE.
• C) The modified Du Pont equation provides information about how operations affect the ROE, but the equation does not include the
• Effects of debt on the ROE.
• D) Other things held constant, an increase in the debt ratio will
• Result in an increase in the profit margin on sales.
• E) Suppose a firm's total assets turnover ratio falls from 1.0 to 0.9, but at the same time its profit margin rises from 9% to 10%, and its debt increases from 40% of total assets to 60%. Under these conditions, the ROE will decrease.

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