QUESTION 9 Which of the following ratios gives a perspective on risk in the capital structure ? e Book value per share Degree of financial leverage O Dividend payout Price / earnings ratio QUESTION 10 If a firm's gross profit has declined substantially, this could be attributed to all but which of the following reasons? o The cost of buying inventory has increased more rapidly than selling prices Selling prices have declined due to competition Selling prices have increased due to competition. O Theft is occurring