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:

Marginal Tax Rate

The percentage at which the last dollar of income is taxed, indicating how much tax will be paid on an additional dollar of income.

Total Income

The sum of all earnings or revenue generated by an individual or organization before any deductions.

Marginal Tax Rate

Marginal Tax Rate is the rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify.