Coronation Computers Opened the Fiscal Year with a Balance Sheet

question 5

Multiple Choice

Coronation Computers opened the fiscal year with a balance sheet showing retained earnings at $355,000, and common shares at $1.2 million. It added another $500,000 from the sale of 200,000 preferred shares, which paid $.35 a share in dividends in the last quarter of the fiscal year. If the Company's net income for the year was a $412,100 and there were no dividends paid to common shareholders, what was its return on equity?

• A) 19.8%
• B) 22.0%
• C) 23.6%
• D) 28.5%
• E) 29.6%

Analyze the role of product and service differentiation in competitive markets.

Grasp the importance of flexibility in entrepreneurial business models.

Discern between different revenue streams and pricing strategies.

Appreciate the significance of customer relationships and loyalty in building a successful business model.

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Definitions:

Total Cost

The complete cost of production, including both fixed and variable costs associated with the production of a good or service.

Units of Variable

A concept in economics that refers to the variable elements of production, such as labor hours, materials, or energy consumed, which change with the level of output.

Price of Labor

The compensation paid to employees for their work or services, typically in the form of wages or salaries.

Average Variable Cost

The cost a company incurs for each unit of output produced, excluding any fixed costs.