Which of the Following Would Best Explain a Situation Where

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would best explain a situation where the ratio of net income/total equity of a firm is higher than the industry average, while the ratio of net income/total assets is lower than the industry average?

• A) The firm's net profit margin is higher than the industry average.
• B) The firm's asset turnover is higher than the industry average.
• C) The firm's equity multiplier must be lower than the industry average.
• D) The firm's debt ratio is higher than the industry averagE.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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