Which One of the Following Will Increase the Return on Equity

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following will increase the return on equity as computed using the Du Pont identity given that all else is held constant?

• A) A decrease in total equity
• B) A decrease in sales
• C) A decrease in net income
• D) An increase in total assets
• E) An increase in costs

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