Which of the Following Expresses DuPont Analysis

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expresses DuPont analysis?

• A)Net profit margin = total asset turnover times return on assets
• B)Total asset turnover = operating asset turnover times financial leverage
• C)Return on assets = net profit margin times total asset turnover
• D)Return on investment = return on equity (1 - tax rate)
• E)Dividend yield = dividend payout times earnings per share

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Definitions:

Direct Departmental Expenses

Costs that can be directly attributed to a specific department within an organization, such as salaries of departmental staff.

Indirect Expenses

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as administrative and marketing costs.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs are deducted, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after all variable expenses have been deducted, indicating how much revenue is contributing to fixed costs and profits.