The Profitability Ratio That Measures the Return That Shareholders Earned

question 145

Multiple Choice

The profitability ratio that measures the return that shareholders earned on their investment in the firm is the:

• A) operating profit margin
• B) return on equity
• C) net profit margin
• D) return on assets

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