A ratio of profit to capital used, or a rate of return from capital, is referred to as

A) the debt-equity ratio.
B) the leverage ratio.
C) return on investment.
D) net working capital.
E) transfer price.


C) return on investment.
Profitability ratios indicate management's ability to generate a financial return on sales or investment. For example, return on investment (ROI) is a ratio of profit to capital used, or a rate of return from capital (equity plus long-term debt). This ratio allows managers and shareholders to assess how well the firm is doing compared with other investments.

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A) domestic B) local C) global D) glocal E) multinational

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. An operating budget. b. A capital budget. c. Pro forma financial statements. d. All of the above.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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