Delta Containers had a Return on Equity (ROE) of only 5% last year. Management is considering a new operating plan that includes: Total debt ratio: 60% EBIT: $1,500,000 Annual interest charges: $450,000 Sales: $15,000,000 Total asset turnover ratio: 2.5 Tax rate: 35% If the changes are implemented, what will be the new ROE?

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Delta Containers had a Return on Equity (ROE)
of only 5% last year. Management is
considering a new operating plan that includes:
Total debt ratio: 60%
EBIT: $1,500,000
Annual interest charges: $450,000
Sales: $15,000,000
Total asset turnover ratio: 2.5
Tax rate: 35%
If the changes are implemented, what will be
the new ROE?
Transcribed Image Text:Delta Containers had a Return on Equity (ROE) of only 5% last year. Management is considering a new operating plan that includes: Total debt ratio: 60% EBIT: $1,500,000 Annual interest charges: $450,000 Sales: $15,000,000 Total asset turnover ratio: 2.5 Tax rate: 35% If the changes are implemented, what will be the new ROE?
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