Assume That All Balance Sheet Amounts for Hiro Company Represent

question 45

Multiple Choice

Assume that all balance sheet amounts for Hiro Company represent average balance figures. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Stockholders' equity-common } & \$ 300,000 \\\text { Total stockholders' equity } & 400,000 \\\text { Sales revenue } & 200,000 \\\text { Net income } & 54,000 \\\text { Number of shares of common stock } & 20,000 \\\text { Common stock dividends } & 20,000 \\\text { Preferred stock dividends } & 8,000\end{array}$$ What is the return on common stockholders' equity for Hiro?

• A) 18.0%
• B) 15.3%
• C) 11.3%
• D) 8.7%

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