Exhibit 14.9
USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
The Rollerball Corporation's industry averages are as follows:
Net Profit Margin = 7.5%; Total Asset Turnover = 2.2; Total Assets/Equity = 2.0
Rollerball Corporation has the following financial statements for year ending 12/31/2008. (000's omitted) Sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Depreciation Operating Expenses Administration Exp. Operating Profit 795 Interest Expense Profit Before Taxes Taxes Net Income Dividends 5,4503,2502,20082047011588707247460250
Assets Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Total Current Assets Net Fixed Assets Total Assets 1001,2501,1252,4751,4503,925 Liabilities Notes Payable Accounts Payable Total Current Liab. Long Term Debt Common Stock Retained Earnings Total Liab. & Earnings 8501,5502,4004254007003,925
-Refer to Exhibit 14.9. Calculate the return on equity (ROE) for Rollerball Corporation and the Industry. a.b.c.d.e. Rollerball 115.0%65.7%41.8%19.1%8.7% Industry Average 67.5%33.0%33.0%15.7%15.7%
Definitions:
General Anaesthetic
A type of medication that is used to induce unconsciousness and eliminate sensation, typically used during surgery to prevent pain.
Circulatory Insufficiency
A condition where the circulatory system fails to supply adequate blood flow to tissues and organs, causing symptoms like fatigue and dizziness.
Bilateral Atelectasis
A condition characterized by the partial collapse of both lungs, leading to reduced oxygen exchange and potential respiratory distress.