Question : Choose the correct Options -
What are the objectives of ratio analysis ?
(a) To know the areas of an enterprise which need more attention
(b) To know about the potential areas which can be improved on
(c) Helpful in comparative analysis of the performance
(d) Budgeting and forecasting
Option 1: (a) & (b)
Option 2: (b) & (c)
Option 3: (a),(b) & (c)
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: (a),(b) & (c)
Solution :
1. Streamline accounting data.
2. Find the liquidity or the long- and short-term solvency.
3. The ability of the business to meet its short-term financial obligations is known as short-term solvency. In contrast, long-term solvency refers to an organization's capacity to meet its long-term debt obligations.
4. Analyze the business's operational effectiveness.
5. Analyze the company's profitability.
6. Assistance with comparative analysis, specifically with intra and inter-firm comparisons.
Hence the correct answer is option 3.