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A performance indicator used to assess efficiency is

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A.a. Gearing Ratio.
B.b. Working Capital Ratio (WCR).
C.c. Net Profit Margin (NPM).
D.d. Creditors Turnover (CTO).
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To approach this question, I will evaluate what each financial metric typically measures and how it relates to efficiency. Option a: Gearing Ratio. This ratio measures financial leverage by comparing debt to equity. It reflects the capital structure and risk due to debt, not the efficiency of day-to-day operations or how quickly activities occu......Login to view full explanation

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