Degree of Leverage Ratio Quiz

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Which formula provides a more comprehensive approach to calculating margin?

  • (Sales – (Direct materials + Direct Labor + Overhead)) ÷ Sales (correct)
  • (Sales - Direct materials - Direct Labor) ÷ Overhead
  • (Sales + Direct materials - Direct Labor - Overhead) ÷ Sales
  • (Sales – Direct materials) ÷ Sales

What is the more restrictive version of the margin formula called?

  • Gross Profit Margin
  • Cost of Goods Sold Ratio
  • Fixed Cost Percentage
  • Contribution Margin Ratio (correct)

In the context of the text, what does a declining net profit suggest about a company's financial health?

  • Decreased efficiency of operations (correct)
  • Increased profitability
  • Lack of cost control measures
  • Stagnant sales volume

What aspect of costs does the second method for calculating margin focus on?

<p>Variable Costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ratio can be calculated using both the first and second margin calculation methods mentioned in the text?

<p>Quick Ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What financial analysis tool can be used to assess the impact of new overhead costs on profit margins?

<p>Degree of Leverage Ratio Calculation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the net profit margin ratio indicate?

<p>The proportion of net profit to total revenue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which financial indicator would be most impacted by a company's decision to decrease its short-term debt obligations?

<p>Quick Ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a company's quick assets are $150,000 and its current liabilities are $100,000, what is the Quick Ratio?

<p>$2.00 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Times Interest Earned Ratio measure?

<p>The ability to pay interest on business debt obligations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ratio would provide insights into how much of a company's assets are financed through debt?

<p>Degree of Leverage Ratio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a company's degree of leverage ratio is 0.5, what does this indicate?

<p>The company has low financial leverage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the Degree of Leverage Ratio?

<p>Total Liabilities ÷ Net Worth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of Net Worth?

<p>Intangible Assets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a high Degree of Leverage Ratio indicate?

<p>The company has a high level of debt relative to its net worth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of leverage ratio?

<p>Contribution Margin Ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating leverage ratios?

<p>To evaluate a company's ability to meet its financial obligations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the calculation of Total Liabilities?

<p>Both short-term and long-term debt obligations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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