Problem 3 (Profitability Ratios) The following data are from the financial statements of Parada, Inc.:   December 31, 2019  Total Assets = 180,000 TotalEquity = 144,000 Total Preference Equity = 30,000 Preference Dividends Declares = 2,400  Profit = 20,000  Interest Expense = 5,750    January 1, 2019 Total Assets = 140,000 Total Equity = 112,000 Total Preference Equity = 30,000   Calculate the following ratios: 1. Return on total assets 2. Return on ordinary equity Please provide a solution

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Problem 3 (Profitability Ratios)

The following data are from the financial statements of Parada, Inc.:

 

December 31, 2019 

Total Assets = 180,000

TotalEquity = 144,000

Total Preference Equity = 30,000

Preference Dividends Declares = 2,400 

Profit = 20,000 

Interest Expense = 5,750 

 

January 1, 2019

Total Assets = 140,000

Total Equity = 112,000

Total Preference Equity = 30,000

 

Calculate the following ratios:

1. Return on total assets

2. Return on ordinary equity

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