Aster Corp. earned a return on assets (ROA) of 12% for the current year. Its asset turnover is 2.0, and its return on equity (ROE) is 15%. Calculate Aster's profit margin. a. 6% b. 12% c. 7.5% d. 15%
Aster Corp. earned a return on assets (ROA) of 12% for the current year. Its asset turnover is 2.0, and its return on equity (ROE) is 15%. Calculate Aster's profit margin. a. 6% b. 12% c. 7.5% d. 15%
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Transcribed Image Text:Aster Corp. earned a return on assets (ROA) of 12% for
the current year. Its asset turnover is 2.0, and its return
on equity (ROE) is 15%.
Calculate Aster's profit margin.
a. 6%
b. 12%
c. 7.5%
d. 15%
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