Which of the following typically is true for profitability ratios? a. Growth stocks have lower price to earnings ratios.b. Companies in more competitive industries have higher profit margins.c. The gross profit ratio declines as competition increases.d. When a company has debt, its return on equity will be lower than its return on assets.

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