Question: Samuelson's has a debt-equity ratio of 45 percent, sales of $11,000, net income of $2,300, and total debt of $11,700. What is the return on equity? a. 4.50 percent. b. 20.91 percent. c. 8.85 percent. d. 19.66 percent. e. 6.10 percent.

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Samuelson's has a debt-equity ratio of 45
percent, sales of $11,000, net income of $2,300,
and total debt of $11,700. What is the return on
equity?
a. 4.50 percent.
b. 20.91 percent.
c. 8.85 percent.
d. 19.66 percent.
e. 6.10 percent.
Transcribed Image Text:Question: Samuelson's has a debt-equity ratio of 45 percent, sales of $11,000, net income of $2,300, and total debt of $11,700. What is the return on equity? a. 4.50 percent. b. 20.91 percent. c. 8.85 percent. d. 19.66 percent. e. 6.10 percent.
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