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

question 99

Multiple Choice

Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-return on total assets

• 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:

Decreasing Costs

A situation where the expenses of producing a good or service fall over time, typically due to efficiency improvements or economies of scale.

LIFO Method

An inventory valuation method called "Last In, First Out," where the cost of the most recently purchased items is the first to be expensed as cost of goods sold.

Net Income

Refers to the total earnings or profit of a company after subtracting all expenses and costs from its total revenue.

FIFO Method

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first purchased or produced are the first to be sold, affecting cost of goods sold and inventory value.