Using the Table Below Compute Profit Margin for Q3,2011 for DuPont

question 48

Multiple Choice

Using the table below compute profit margin for Q3,2011 for DuPont (Ticker = DD) .

• A) 22.0%
• B) 31.5%
• C) 30.9%
• D) 23.6%

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for more than the fair value of its identifiable net assets, representing expected future benefits from synergies, brand, and customer loyalty.

Investment

An asset or item acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciation in value.

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's capital that belongs to the shareholders, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.

Consolidated Statement

Financial statements that combine the accounting information of a parent company with its subsidiaries, presenting it as a single economic entity.