Which of the following is the effect on the transaction metrics of a company when it records depreciation? Which of the following is the effect on the transaction metrics of a company when it records depreciation?

a$.$ The free cash flow liquidity metric increases.

b$.$ The asset turnover profitability metric decreases.

c$.$ Both the asset turnover profitability metric and the free cash flow liquidity metric remain unaffected.

d$.$ The asset turnover profitability metric increases.

a$.$ The free cash flow liquidity metric increases.

b$.$ The asset turnover profitability metric decreases.

c$.$ Both the asset turnover profitability metric and the free cash flow liquidity metric remain unaffected.

d$.$ The asset turnover profitability metric increases.