In the DuPont Formula, Return on Assets Equals

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the DuPont formula, return on assets equals:

• A) Gross margin on sales × Inventory turnover.
• B) Profit margin on sales × Inventory turnover.
• C) Gross margin on sales × Asset turnover.
• D) Profit margin on sales × Asset turnover.

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