Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) If Company A has a higher debt ratio than Company B,then we can be sure that A will have a lower times-interest-earned ratio than B.
• B) Suppose two companies have identical operations in terms of sales,cost of goods sold,interest rate on debt,and assets.However,Company A uses more debt than Company B;that is,Company A has a higher debt ratio.Under these conditions,we would expect B's profit margin to be higher than A's.
• C) The ROE of any company which is earning positive profits and which has a positive net worth (or common equity)must exceed the company's ROA.
• D) Statements a,b,and c are all true.
• E) Statements a,b,and c are all false.

Understand the concept of product mix and the variety of offerings by a company.

Grasp the stages of the product life cycle and their characteristics.

Recognize the significance of product lines and their relation to the overall product mix.

Identify different types of products based on consumer purchasing behavior.

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Definitions:

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