1.
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 (a) current year and (b) prior year for Company S.
2.
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 change in return on assets is favorable or unfavorable.
3.
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 return on assets S with return on assets of (a) Company A and (b) Company G.

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