Loose Leaf for Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
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ISBN: 9781260158762
Author: John J Wild
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 13, Problem 16E
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Summary Introduction
Concept Introduction:
Profit Margin Ratio:
Profit Margin Ratio is a profitability ratio that represents the percentage income earned on the sales. The formulas to calculate the Profit margin is as follows:
To Calculate: the profit margin and return on total assets of the company for both the companies.
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Summary Introduction
Concept Introduction:
Profit Margin Ratio:
Profit Margin Ratio is a profitability ratio that represents the percentage income earned on the sales. The formulas to calculate the Profit margin is as follows:
Return on assets/ investment is a profitability ratio that represents the percentage return on the investment made. It is calculated by dividing the Net Income by the Average total assets. The formulas to calculate the ROI are as follows:
To identify: the company preferable for the investment.
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