A. ROE is a common ratio analystscalculate for each of a firm's segments(true or false)B. FLEV (increases, decreases, or noeffect), when a firm issues debt torepurchase common sharesC. If a firm prepays its rent, accruals will(increase, decrease, or no effect)D. If there is an increase in cash sales,NOAT will (increase, decrease, or no effect)E. If there is a decrease in interest expense,SPREAD will (increase, decrease, or noeffect)

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