A firm has a profit margin of 3% and an equity multiplier of 1.9.  Its sales are $150 million ,and its total assets of $60 million.  What is the ROE?

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A firm has a profit margin of 3% and an equity multiplier of 1.9.  Its sales are $150 million ,and its total assets of $60 million.  What is the ROE?

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