A firm has an ROE of 4%, a debt/equity ratio of 0.5, a tax rate of 30%, and pays an interest rate of 8% on its debt. What is its operating ROA? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
A firm has an ROE of 4%, a debt/equity ratio of 0.5, a tax rate of 30%, and pays an interest rate of 8% on its debt. What is its operating ROA? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
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Transcribed Image Text:A firm has an ROE of 4%, a debt/equity ratio of
0.5, a tax rate of 30%, and pays an interest rate
of 8% on its debt.
What is its operating ROA? (Do not round
intermediate calculations. Round your answer
to 2 decimal places.)
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