Last Year Harrington Inc

question 46

Multiple Choice

Last year Harrington Inc.had sales of $325,000 and a net income of $19,000,and its year-end assets were $250,000.The firm's total-debt-to-total-capital ratio was 45.0%.The firm finances using only debt and common equity and its total assets equal total invested capital.Based on the DuPont equation,what was the ROE?

• A)13.82%
• B)14.51%
• C)15.23%
• D)16.00%
• E)16.80%

Comprehend the steps involved in examining a research question through correlation analysis.

Interpret statistical significance and its importance in correlation studies.

Understand the concepts of directional (one-tailed) and nondirectional (two-tailed) tests in correlation.

Recognize the limitations of correlation in inferring causality.

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Definitions:

Step-Wise Cost

Costs that remain constant for a certain level of activity but jump to a higher amount once a threshold is crossed.

Fixed Cost

Overheads that stay stable no matter the production or sales figures, involving costs like property rent, employee salaries, and insurance policies.

Relevant Range

The span of activity level or volume in which the specific assumptions of cost behavior are considered to be applicable.

Break-Even Point in Units

The point at which sales volumes result in no profit or loss, calculated by dividing fixed costs by the contribution margin per unit.