Ratio analysis ________
A) provides a year-to year comparison of a company's performance in different periods
B) is used most effectively to measure a company against other companies in the same industry and to denote trends within the company
C) cannot be used to measure a company against other companies in the same industry because the necessary information is not available
D) provides a way to compare different companies
Ans: B) is used most effectively to measure a company against other companies in the same industry and to denote trends within the company.
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