Saddie & Co.'s return on assets (ROA) for the current year was 6.23%. Which of the following is true if Saddie & Co. wishes to increase their ROA? The company should decrease asset turnover. O The company should increase the selling price of its goods or services. The company should increase the cost of its products. The company should increase the amount of assets it has.

Saddie & Co.'s return on assets (ROA) for the current year was 6.23%. Which of the following is true if Saddie & Co. wishes to increase their ROA? The company should decrease asset turnover. O The company should increase the selling price of its goods or services. The company should increase the cost of its products. The company should increase the amount of assets it has.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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