Assume That All Balance Sheet Amounts for Marley Company Represent

question 188

Multiple Choice

Assume that all balance sheet amounts for Marley Company represent average balance figures. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Stockholders' equity-common } & \$ 150,000 \\\text { Total stockholders' equity } & 200,000 \\\text { Sales } & 100,000 \\\text { Net income } & 29,000 \\\text { Number of shares of common stock } & 10,000 \\\text { Common stock dividends } & 10,000 \\\text { Preferred stock dividends } & 4,000\end{array}$$ What is the return on common stockholders' equity for Marley?

• A) 19.3%
• B) 16.7%
• C) 12.5%
• D) 10.0%

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