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Question : Choose the correct statement

Statement 1: In order to interpret financial statements in a useful way, ratio analysis involves a comparison that provides a good interpretation of the financial statement.
Statement 2: An individual ratio by itself cannot determine if a position is favorable or unfavorable. It should be compared to another company in the same industry or to previous ratios of the same company.

Option 1: Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is wrong

Option 2: Statement 2 is correct, and Statement 1 is wrong

Option 3:

Both Statements are correct

Option 4: Both Statements are wrong


Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer:

Both Statements are correct


Solution : Ratio analysis is a helpful way to interpret financial statements. And, an individual ratio by itself cannot determine if a position is favorable or unfavorable. It should be compared to another company in the same industry or to previous ratios of the same company.
Hence, the correct option is 3.

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