Which of the Following Ratios Is Difficult for Creditors of a Firm

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ratios is difficult for creditors of a firm to analyze because the data are usually not available in published financial statements?

• A) Financial leverage.
• B) Average payment period.
• C) Quick ratio.
• D) Average age of inventory.

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