For each ratio listed, identify whether the change in ratio value from 2016 to 2017 is usually regarded as favorable or unfavorable.

Ratio 2016 Change 2017 16 % 62 % 43% 1. Profit margin 2. Debt ratio 3. Gross margin 4. Acid-test ratio 5. Accounts receivable turnover 6. Basic earnings per share 7. Inventory turnover 8. Dividend yield 1.40 4.4 14 % 57 % 50% 1.54 5.5 $ $ 0.80 5.0 5.0% $ 1.00 5.1 5.2%