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which ratio is used in both measuring firm\'s liability and generating adequate

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Question

which ratio is used in both measuring firm's liability and generating adequate operating profitability ? a. average collection period b. operating profit margin c. acid-test ratio d. inventory turnover e. a and d which ratio is used in both measuring firm's liability and generating adequate operating profitability ? a. average collection period b. operating profit margin c. acid-test ratio d. inventory turnover e. a and d which ratio is used in both measuring firm's liability and generating adequate operating profitability ? a. average collection period b. operating profit margin c. acid-test ratio d. inventory turnover e. a and d

Explanation / Answer

average collection period is of significant importance when used in conjunction with liquidity ratios.

A short collection period means prompt collection and better management of receivables. A longer collection period may negatively effect the short-term debt paying ability of the business in the eyes of analysts.

Average collecion period=Numbers of working days/debtors turnover ratio

The inventory turnover ratio is an efficiency ratio that shows how effectively inventory is managed by comparing cost of goods sold with average inventory for a period. This measures how many times average inventory is "turned" or sold during a period.

=cost of goods sold/average inventory.

Operating margin or operating profit margin measures what proportion of a company's revenue is left over, after deducting direct costs and overhead and before taxes and other indirect costs such as interest.

Operating maring= operating income/net sales*100

Acid Test Ratio is an indicator of company's short-term liquidity. It measures the ability to use its immediate assets (cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities) to pay its current liabilities.

=Cash+Matketable securities/current liabilities

C. Acid - test ratio.