What Is the Return on Equity for 2012? (Use 2012

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the return on equity for 2012? (Use 2012 values)

• A)15.29 percent
• B)16.46 percent
• C)17.38 percent
• D)18.02 percent
• E)18.12 percent

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Average Tax Rate

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