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

question 202

Multiple Choice

Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-ratio of liabilities to stockholders' equity

• 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

---

Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, insurance, and salaries, providing predictability in budgeting.

Break-even

The point at which total costs equal total revenues, meaning there is no profit or loss.

Variable Cost

Variable cost is a cost that changes in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Monthly Dollar Sales

The total revenue generated from sales, expressed in dollars, for a specific month.