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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the net profit margin ratio indicate?

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

    What is the formula for the Degree of Leverage Ratio?

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

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

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

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

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

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