In the DuPont System, the Return on Total Assets (Asset)

question 156

Multiple Choice

In the DuPont system, the return on total assets (asset) is equal to

• A) (return on equity) × (financial leverage multiplier).
• B) (return on equity) × (total asset turnover).
• C) (net profit margin) × (fixed asset turnover).
• D) (net profit margin) × (total asset turnover).

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