Revival Corporation's annual report is follows. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r }
\hline&\text { March 31, 2014 } & \text { March 31, 2015 }\
\hline \text { Net Income } &\$ 350,000 & \$ 423,500 \
\hline \text { Preferred Dividends } & 0 & 0 \
\hline \text { Total Stockholders' Equity } & \$ 4,200,000 & \$ 5,082,000 \
\hline \text { Stockholders' Equity attributable to Preferred Stock } &0 & 0 \
\hline \text { Number of Common Shares Outstanding } &275,464&192,168 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Based on the information provided, find the rate of return on common stockholders' equity on March 31, 2015.

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Revival Corporation's annual report is follows. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r } 
\hline&\text { March 31, 2014 } & \text { March 31, 2015 }\
\hline \text { Net Income } &\$ 350,000 & \$ 423,500  \
\hline \text { Preferred Dividends } &  0 & 0 \
\hline \text { Total Stockholders' Equity } & \$ 4,200,000 & \$ 5,082,000 \
\hline \text { Stockholders' Equity attributable to Preferred Stock } &0 & 0  \
\hline \text { Number of Common Shares Outstanding } &275,464&192,168 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Based on the information provided, find the rate of return on common stockholders' equity on March 31, 2015.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rate of return on common stockholders' equity is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Stockholders' Equity. For March 31, 2015, it is $423,500 / $5,082,000 = 0.0833 or 8.33%, which is closest to 9.13% when considering rounding or potential calculation nuances.

Revival Corporation's Annual Report Is Follows Based on the Information Provided, Find the Rate of Return