The formula such as, net income available for common stockholders divided by total assets is used to calculate __________?

Correct answer: A. return on total assets

  • A. return on total assets
  • B. return on total equity
  • C. return on debt
  • D. return on sales

Explanation

Dividing net income available to common stockholders by total assets gives return on total assets, also called return on assets. Return on equity would require common stockholders’ equity as the denominator.

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