Which of the Following Ratios Is NOT Used to Measure

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ratios is NOT used to measure the profitability of a company?

• A)Rate of return on net sales
• B)Rate of return on total assets
• C)Price/earnings ratio
• D)Rate of return on common stockholders' equity

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