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Concept Introduction:
The total amount of assets invested in (a) Company A and (b) Company G in the current year.
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Concept Introduction:
Return on assets: The return on assets provides a measure of the profitability of assets. To derive this ratio, the net income is divided by the average total assets.
The return on assets during the current year for (a) Company A and (b) Company G.
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Concept Introduction:
Accounting equation: The relation of assets, liability, and equity is reflected in the accounting equation. Assets are resources a company owns or controls, whereas liabilities are what a company owes to outsiders and equity is the claims of the owners on the assets of the company.
The current year total expenses for (a) Company A and (b) Company G.
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Concept Introduction:
Return on assets: The return on assets provides a measure of the profitability of assets. To derive this ratio, the net income is divided by the average total assets.
The comparison of current year return on assets of A and G with competitors' return on assets of 10%.
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Concept Introduction:
Return on assets: The return on assets provides a measure of the profitability of assets. To derive this ratio, the net income is divided by the average total assets.
The investment decision in A and G is based on return on assets.

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