Fundamental Accounting Principles
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Chapter 17, Problem 16E
Exercise 17-16 Interpreting financial ratios A1 P3 Refer to the information in Exercise 17-15.
1. Which company has the better (a) profit margin, (b) asset turnover, and (c) return on assets?
2. Which company has the better rate of growth in sales?
3. Did Roak successfully use financial leverage in the current year? Did Clay?
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Question 2Alex is currently considering to invest his money in one of the companies between Company A and Company B. The summarized final accounts of the companies for their last completed financial year are as follows:
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