Al's Markets earns $.12 in profit for every $1 of equity and borrows $.65 for every $1 of equity.What is the firm's return on assets?
A)12.00 percent
B)7.27 percent
C)15.15 percent
D)13.75 percent
E)8.33 percent

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The return on assets (ROA) is calculated as profit divided by total assets. Given that the firm earns $0.12 in profit for every $1 of equity and borrows $0.65 for every $1 of equity, the total assets are $1 (equity) + $0.65 (debt) = $1.65. Thus, ROA = $0.12 / $1.65 = 0.0727 or 7.27 percent.

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