Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting Ratios

Question:

What is an accounting Ratio?

Options:

It is a mathematical number calculated as a reference to relationship of two or more numbers

It is the number which is calculated by referring to two accounting numbers derived from the financial statements.

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

It is the number which is calculated by referring to two accounting numbers derived from the financial statements.

Explanation:

A ratio is a mathematical number calculated as a reference to relationship of two or more numbers and can be expressed as a fraction, proportion, percentage and a number of times. When the number is calculated by referring to two accounting numbers derived from the financial statements, it is termed as accounting ratio.