Business Analysts Were Reviewing the Sales Statistics for Two Companies

question 25

Multiple Choice

Business analysts were reviewing the sales statistics for two companies with the goal of determining which company would be the best for investment purposes.Company A had annual profits of $1 million a year at its five-year mark with profits increasing annually for five additional years to profits of $1.2 million.Company B had annual profits of $10,000 at its five-year mark,but profits increased annually for five additional years to $100,000 with these numbers climbing annually.Which of the following is most likely in light of these profit figures?

• A) Company A has greater access to capital than Company B.
• B) Company A has most likely expanded its operations over five years by selling new items or selling in new markets.
• C) The leadership of Company B has less status than Company A.
• D) Company A has greater sales than Company B.

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