Foundations of Financial Management
Foundations of Financial Management
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ISBN: 9781259277160
Author: Stanley B. Block, Geoffrey A. Hirt, Bartley Danielsen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3, Problem 14P

a.

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To calculate: The return-on-equity if the return on assets ratio is 8% and the debt-to-asset ratio is 40%.

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Return on equity:

It represents the financial performance of a firm by dividing the net income with shareholders’ equity. It is a ratio that helps the company measure its profitability with respect to its equity.

b.

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To determine: The return-on-equity if the return on assets ratio is 8% and the firm has no debt.

Introduction:

Return on equity:

It represents the financial performance of a firm by dividing the net income with shareholders’ equity. It is a ratio that helps the company measure its profitability with respect to its equity.

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