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

question 54

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing process and whose work can be easily traced to the product.

Manufacturing Overhead

All production costs other than direct labor and direct materials, which are incurred in the manufacturing process.

Direct Labor-Hours

An accounting term indicating the hours of work performed by employees directly involved in the creation of goods or services.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as indirect materials or utilities, associated specifically with the manufacturing process.