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For each of the following profitability and equity analysis ratios, indicate whether the change would be viewed as an improvement or deterioration: (a) An increase in the gross profit margin (b) An increase in return on equity (c) A decrease in earnings per share (d) A decrease in the net profit margin Improvement Deterioration For each of the following profitability and equity analysis ratios, indicate whether the change would be viewed as an improvement or deterioration: (a) An increase in the gross profit margin (b) An increase in return on equity (c) A decrease in earnings per share (d) A decrease in the net profit margin Deterioration Improvement