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

Ratio 2017 2016 Change
1. Profit margin 14 % 12 %
2. Debt ratio 60 % 58 %
3. Gross margin 41 % 44 %
4. Acid-test ratio 1.30 1.44
5. Accounts receivable turnover 5.3 6.6
6. Basic earnings per share $1.00 $0.85
7. Inventory turnover 5.3 5.1
8. Dividend yield 6.3 % 6.0 %

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