Which One of the Following Is a Common Analytical Tool

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a common analytical tool used by merchandising companies,but not by service companies?

• A)Gross profit ratio
• B)Earnings per share
• C)Current ratio
• D)Working capital

Know the concept of target capital structure and its relevance to the WACC.

Learn how the marginal cost of capital (MCC) and investment opportunity schedule (IOS) guide capital budgeting decisions.

Understand the components of a firm's capital, and their relative costs.

Calculate the after-tax cost of debt and understand its influence on the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

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