Determine the return on shareholders’ equity for 2018

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Comparative balance sheets for Softech Canvas Goods for 2018 and 2017 are shown below. Softech pays no dividends, and instead reinvests all earnings for future growth.
 

Comparative Balance Sheets
($ in 000s)
  December 31
  2018 2017
Assets:            
Cash $ 119   $ 86  
Accounts receivable   215     235  
Short-term investments   96     86  
Inventory   430     278  
Property, plant, and equipment (net)   1,060     895  
  $ 1,920   $ 1,580  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:            
Current liabilities $ 470   $ 325  
Bonds payable   275     275  
Paid-in capital   745     745  
Retained earnings   430     235  
  $ 1,920   $ 1,580  
 


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1. Determine the return on shareholders’ equity for 2018. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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