What are three financial ratios that can be used to assess the profitability of a construction company? What are the differences among the ratios?
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The three ratios that measure the profitability of a company are: (1) return on assets, (2) return on equity, and (3) return on sales. The return on assets measures the efficiency of the company in managing its assets and generating profits. The return on equity is a measure of the return on the owners' investments. The return on sales provides the net profit margin of the company.
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A thick part made of nickel is put into a room filled with hydrogen at 3 atm and 85°C. Determine the hydrogen concentration at a depth of 2 mm from the surface after 24 h.
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The article “Hatching Distribution of Eggs Varying in Weight and Breeder Age” presents the results of a study in which the weights of 296 eggs from 27-week-old breeding hens averaged 54.1 g with a standard deviation of 4.4g, and weights of 296 eggs from 59-week-old hens averaged 72.7g with a standard deviation of 4.7g. Find a 95% confidence interval for the difference between the mean weights.
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What causes soot buildup in the heat exchanger and vent?
A) Soot buildup is caused by incomplete combustion. B) Soot buildup is caused by using high-carbon fuel oil. C) Soot buildup is caused by low indoor air flow. D) Soot buildup is a normal consequence of any combustion process.