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a)
To determine: ROE (
Introduction: ROE under Du Pont Identity is determined by multiplying the three main elements. The three elements under Du Pont Identity are net profit margin, asset turnover and equity multiplier.
b)
To determine: The new asset turnover required to increase its ROE when the manager wants to increase its ROE by 1%.
Introduction:
Asset turnover ratio indicates the efficiency of the assets of the company which generates revenue or sales. High ratio of asset turnover is favored than the lower ratio.
c)
To determine: The new asset turnover required to increase its ROE when the net profit margin falls by 1%.
Introduction:
Asset turnover indicates the efficiency of the assets of the company which generates revenue or sales. High ratio of asset turnover is favored than the lower ratio.
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