Which of the Following Could NOT Explain an Increase in the Return

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could NOT explain an increase in the return on equity ratio?

• A) share buyback
• B) declaring a final dividend
• C) increase in profits
• D) a write down in the value of land that reverses a previous revaluation increment.

---

Definitions:

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often formed from the shells of marine life.

Carbonate Rocks

Sedimentary rocks composed primarily of carbonate minerals, such as limestone and dolomite, often formed from the accumulation of marine organisms' shells.

Wet Environments

Areas characterized by high moisture levels, which can significantly influence local ecosystems and geology.

Clastic Sedimentary Rocks

Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and lithification of mechanical weathering debris, consisting mostly of fragments of older rocks.