Use the Following Information for Questions -The Return on Equity Is:
A)1

question 42

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions: $$\begin{array} { l r l r } \text { Revenues } & \$ 50,000 & \text { Beginning liabilities } & \$ 245,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 35,000 & \text { Ending assets } & 450,000 \\\text { Operating expenses } & 5,500 & \text { Ending liabilities } & 255,000 \\\text { Beginning assets } & 350,000 & &\end{array}$$
-The return on equity is:

• A)1.0%
• B)6.3%
• C)7.6%
• D)9.0%

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Barter

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Commodity Money

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Largely Self-Sufficient

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Before Specialization

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