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Which of the following statements are true about profitability ratios? Check all that apply.
- If a company has a net profit margin of 10%, it means that the company earned a net income of $0.10 for each dollar of sales.
- If a company’s operating margin increases but its profit margin decreases, it could mean that the company paid more in interest or taxes.
- An increase in the return on assets ratio implies an increase in the assets a firm owns.
- If a company issues new common shares but its net income does not increase, return on common equity will increase.
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