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Problem 1: A times-interest-earned ratio of 4.8 times is better than a times-interest-earned ratio of 5.3 times. How is profit for the year calculated?
Group of answer choices
Option 1: by deducting assets from liabilities
Option 2: by deducting income tax expense from profit before taxes
Option 3: by deducting liabilities from assets
Option 4: none of these
Option 5: by deducting cost of sales from sales revenue
Problem 2: Which of the following statements best describes the limitation of financial ratios.
Group of answer choices
Option 1: Financial ratios tell a story and give management options for improving performance.
Option 2: Financial ratios are best used internally and can be misinterpreted when used by lenders or investors.
Option 3: None of these.
Option 4: Financial ratios are difficult to calculate, change over time, and acceptable levels vary among different industries.
Option 5: Financial ratios tell where a particular operation is or is not doing well but doesn't report why or how to improve the situation.