For Each of the Following Sentences, Select the Phrase or Group

question 104

Multiple Choice

For each of the following sentences, select the phrase or group of words that best completes the statement.
-Measure of a company's success in earning a return for all providers of capital.

• A)Debt-to-equity ratio
• B)Dividend payout ratio
• C)Dividend yield ratio
• D)Earnings per share
• E)Leverage
• F)Return on assets ratio
• G)Return on common equity ratio
• H)Stock repurchase payout

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Definitions:

Consumer Goods Pricing Act

Legislation aimed at regulating the pricing of consumer goods to prevent unfair practices and protect consumers, although specific details can vary by jurisdiction.

Sherman Act

A foundational antitrust law passed in 1890 in the United States, aimed at prohibiting monopolies and promoting competition.

Federal Trade Commission Act

A United States federal law established in 1914 to prevent unfair competition, deceptive acts, and regulate antitrust practices.

Robinson-Patman Act

A United States federal law that prohibits anti-competitive practices by producers, specifically price discrimination.