A company borrows $0.70 for every $1 of equity. They earn $0.25 in profit for every $1 of equity in the firm. What is the firm's return on assets (ROA)? a. 8.85 percent b. 11.25 percent c. 14.71 percent d. 19.23 percent e. 35.71 percent
A company borrows $0.70 for every $1 of equity. They earn $0.25 in profit for every $1 of equity in the firm. What is the firm's return on assets (ROA)? a. 8.85 percent b. 11.25 percent c. 14.71 percent d. 19.23 percent e. 35.71 percent
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Transcribed Image Text:A company borrows $0.70 for every $1 of equity.
They earn $0.25 in profit for every $1 of equity in
the firm. What is the firm's return on assets (ROA)?
a. 8.85 percent
b. 11.25 percent
c. 14.71 percent
d. 19.23 percent
e. 35.71 percent
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