-Return on Common Equity for 2005 Is:
A)11

question 21

Multiple Choice

$$\begin{array} { l r r } \text { Operating assets } & \underline { 2005 } & \underline { 2004 } \\\text { Short-term debt } & 10,500 & \$ 10,000 \\\text { Long-term debt } & 3,5000 & 1,000 \\\text { Minority interest } & 500 & 4,000 \\\text { Common equity } & 5,500 & 5,000 \\& & \\\text { Operating income } & 1,350 & \\\text { Interest expense } & 350 & \\\text { Tax expense } ( 40 \% ) & 400 & \\\text { Minority interest } & 50 & \\\text { Net income } & 550 &\end{array}$$
-Return on common equity for 2005 is:

• A)11.42%.
• B)10.0%.
• C)11.0%.
• D)10.47%.

---

Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A developmental stage in early childhood (approximately 2 to 7 years old) characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and centration according to Jean Piaget's theory.

Major Developments

Major developments refer to significant advances or changes in a particular field or area, often marking progress or a new stage of growth.

Rehearsal Strategies

Rehearsal strategies are techniques used to move information from short-term to long-term memory by consciously reviewing or practicing the information.

Children's Memory

Children's memory involves the processes of encoding, storing, and retrieving information, which develop and change rapidly throughout early childhood, influencing learning and education.