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

question 22

Multiple Choice

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

Firm

A business organization, such as a corporation or partnership, that sells goods or services for profit.

Marginal Revenue

The enhanced earnings from selling an additional unit of a product or service.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of firms, all producing identical products, and no single firm has any influence over market price.

Extra Unit

The additional quantity of a product or service that is produced or provided.