Introductory Phrases

question 2

Multiple Choice

Introductory phrases

• A) are usually followed by a comma.
• B) seldom need a comma.
• C) are followed by a comma if they are very short.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Dividend Yield Ratio

A financial ratio indicating how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Acid-test Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay off its current liabilities with its quick assets (cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable).

Debt-to-equity Ratio

A financial indicator showing how much of a company's assets are financed by debt compared to shareholders' equity.

Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company collects its outstanding credit sales, typically calculated annually.