The Following Question Relates to PQR, Which Has the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

The following question relates to PQR, which has the following ratios: return on assets, (ROA) 12 per cent; return on equity (ROE) 15 per cent; and current ratio (CR) of 1.8:1. A customer provides a deposit of $500 000 near year-end. The product will not be delivered until next year. This transaction will:

• A) increase ROA and ROE but decrease CR.
• B) increase ROA and ROE but have no effect on CR.
• C) decrease CR but have no effect on ROA or ROE.
• D) decrease ROA and CR but have no effect on ROE.

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