8. Which of the following measures how readily assets can be converted to cash relative to how soon liabilities will have to be paid in cash? a) Capital structure b) Maturity structure c) Solvency d) Liquidity 9. An analytical tool that measures a company s peformance against a predetermined standard is a; a) benchmark comparison analysis. b) profitability analysis. c) time-series analysis d) common size statement. 10. Which one of the following helps the analyst remove the effects of an information filter? a) Financial statements b) SEC Form 1OK c) Footnote disclosures d) Trend analysis