Asset-Utilization Ratios Measure All of the Following Except

question 31

Multiple Choice

Asset-utilization ratios measure all of the following except:

• A)productivity of fixed assets in terms of sales.
• B)the relationship of sales on the income statement to various assets on the balance sheet.
• C)how many times per year the inventory is sold and accounts receivable collected.
• D)the firm's ability to pay off short-term obligations as they come due.

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Definitions:

Natural Resources

Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land.

Liability of Foreignness

The challenges and costs associated with operating in a market outside of a company's home country, including cultural differences and unfamiliar regulatory environments.

Import Tariffs

Taxes imposed by a government on goods and services imported into a country, used to control trade and protect domestic industries.

Global Demand

The total demand for a product or service across all countries and regions around the world.