Which of the following ratios is used to measure a firm’s profitability? a. Liabilities Ă· Equity c. Sales Ă· Assets b. Assets Ă· Equity d. Net Income Ă· Net Sales
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Chapter 12, Problem 34MCQ
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Which of the following ratios is used to measure a firm’s profitability?
a. Liabilities Ă· Equity c. Sales Ă· Assets
b. Assets Ă· Equity d. Net Income Ă· Net Sales
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