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The following information is provided for Sandhill Co. and Monty Corp.. (in $ mi

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Question

The following information is provided for Sandhill Co. and Monty Corp..

(in $ millions)

Sandhill Co.

Monty Corp.

Net income 2017

  $135

  $370

Net sales 2017

1295

4620

Total assets 12/31/15

1005

2390

Total assets 12/31/16

1065

3090

Total assets 12/31/17

1150

4100


What is Monty's return on assets (rounded) for 2017?

10.3%

12.0%

12.6%

9.0%

(in $ millions)

Sandhill Co.

Monty Corp.

Net income 2017

  $135

  $370

Net sales 2017

1295

4620

Total assets 12/31/15

1005

2390

Total assets 12/31/16

1065

3090

Total assets 12/31/17

1150

4100

Explanation / Answer

return on assets = net income / average total assets

return on assets = 370 / (3090+4100) = 10.3% is the answer