1. Financial analysis can be categorised as:

a. vertical and horizontal analysis.

b. ratio analysis.

c. trend analysis.

d. all of the options listed.

2. The dividend payout ratio represents:

a. the proportion of the current periods profits that are distributed to shareholders.

b. the amount of dividends that have been paid as a proportion of the number of shares issued.

c. the earnings available to be paid out per share.

d. the amount of dividends paid out as a proportion of the operating cash flows.