Staying Open Longer Hours,increasing the Use of Mail and Phone

question 6

Multiple Choice

Staying open longer hours,increasing the use of mail and phone orders,and purchasing goods through vendors with faster delivery times allows a retailer to _____.

• A)increase its return on assets
• B)increase its profit margins
• C)increase its financial leverage
• D)decrease its return on assets

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