__________ best explains a ratio of sales/average net fixed assets that exceeds the industry average.

A) The firm expanded plant and equipment in the past few years
B) The firm makes less efficient use of assets than competing firms
C) The firm has a substantial amount of old plant and equipment
D) The firm uses straight-line depreciation

Sales

The transactions of selling goods or services within a specified period, often measured to assess company performance.

Average Net Fixed Assets

The average value of a company's fixed assets, like property, plant, and equipment, net of depreciation, over a specified period.

Industry Average

A metric that represents the average performance or benchmark for a particular industry or sector.