Choose one answer for each part

Part $1$:

Sales$/$Assets conclusion:

the firm is relatively efficient in producing sales given their size in assets, and their efficiency is improving.

the firm is relatively efficient in producing sales given their size in assets, but their efficiency is deteriorating.

the firm is not relatively efficient in producing sales given their size in assets, but their efficiency is improving.

the firm is not relatively efficient in producing sales given their size in assets, and their efficiency is deteriorating.

Part $2$:

Sales$/$Assets conclusion, performance trend:

Sales$/$Assets improvement is due to Sales growing at a faster rate than Assets.

Sales$/$Assets improvement is due to Sales falling at a slower rate than Assets.

Sales$/$Assets fell due to Assets growing at a faster rate than Sales.

Sales$/$Assets fell due to Assets beng divested at a slower rate than the decline in Sales.

Part $3$:

Operating Efficiency conclusion:Sales$/$Assets

Overall, the trend in ROA, ROS and Sales$/$Assets all indicate excellent management.

Overall, the most significant problem is the trend in ROS; due to the trend in operating expenses.

Overall, the most significant problem is the trend in ROS; due to the trend in sales.

Overall, the most significant problem is the trend in Sales$/$Assets; due to the trend in sales.