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Which of the following statements are True about ratio analysis-(A) A ratio reflects quantitative and qualitative aspects of results.(B) Long-term borrowings are concerned about the ability of a firm to discharge its obligations to pay interest and repay the principal amount(C) A ratio is always expressed as a quotient of one number divided by another.(D) Ratios help in comparisons of a firm's results over a number of accounting periods as well as with other business enterprises.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A
    (B) and (D) only
  2. B
    (B) and (C) only
  3. C
    (C) and (D) only
  4. D
    (B), (C) and (D) only

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's review the validity of each statement:(A) False: Ratios are strictly computational metrics derived from financial records, meaning they only reflect quantitative parameters, failing to capture qualitative elements.(B) True: Long-term providers evaluate solvency ratios to assure themselves of interest coverage and principal security.(C) False: Ratios are not always formatted just as plain numeric quotients; they can be expressed as percentages (), times/turnover ( times), or standard proportions ().(D) True: Ratios facilitate both intra-firm trend analysis across multiple periods and inter-firm peer benchmarking.Hence, statements (B) and (D) are the only accurate statements.

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Which of the following statements are True about ratio analysis-(A) A ratio reflects quantitative and qualitative aspects of results.(B) Long-term borrowings are concerned about the ability of a firm to discharge its obligations to pay interest and repay the principal amount(C) A ratio is always expressed as a quotient of one number divided by another.(D) Ratios help in comparisons of a firm's results over a number of accounting periods as well as with other business enterprises.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(B) and (D) only
B
(B) and (C) only
C
(C) and (D) only
D
(B), (C) and (D) only

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