Can you solve this general accounting question with accurate accounting calculations? Last year, a company had $450,000 in assets, $35,000 of netincome, and a debt-to-total-assets ratio of 50%. The newly hiredCFO proposes to increase the debt ratio to 65%. Sales and totalassets will remain the same, but interest expenses will rise. TheCFO believes that improved cost control measures will offset theincreased interest expenses and keep net income unchanged.If the president agrees to the CFO's proposal, what will the newROE be?

Step 1: Definition of Return on Equity (ROE)Return on Equity (ROE) is a measure of financial…

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