Hello, I'm trying to figure out the "return on assets" ratio for 2017.  I THINK it's 12.29% but I'm not sure if I'm adding up the right rows. I included total assets but my friend said I'm wrong.  Do I exclude land, building and depreciation?

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I'm trying to figure out the "return on assets" ratio for 2017.  I THINK it's 12.29% but I'm not sure if I'm adding up the right rows. I included total assets but my friend said I'm wrong. 

Do I exclude land, building and depreciation

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 I fleet I'm close.  Thanks 

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