Match Each Ratio That Follows to Its Use (Items A-H)

question 103

Multiple Choice

Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-price-earnings (P/E) ratio

• A)assess the profitability of the assets
• B)assess how effectively assets are used
• C)indicate the ability to pay current liabilities
• D)indicate how much of the company is financed by debt and equity
• E)indicate instant debt-paying ability
• F)assess the profitability of the investment by common stockholders
• G)indicate future earnings prospects
• H)indicate the extent to which earnings are being distributed to common stockholders

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Definitions:

Percentage Of Sales

A financial ratio that compares a particular expense or income to the total sales, expressing the result as a percentage to analyze trends or performance.

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, usually expressed in percentage terms, indicating the buffer against a loss.

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm can use fixed operating costs to magnify the effects of changes in revenue on its operating income.

Salesvolume

Refers to the total number of units sold within a specific period.