Trans atlantic metals has two operating divisions. its forging operation in finland forges raw metal, cuts it, and then ships it to the united states where the company's gear division uses the metal to produce finished gears.

Which of the following would indicate an improvement in a company's financial position, holding other things constant? a. the inventory and total assets turnover ratios both decline.b. the debt ratio increases.c. the profit margin declines.d. the times-interest-earned ratio declines.e. the current and quick ratios both increase.