You have the following information for Humpty Co. (HC) and Dumpty Co. (DC). Calc

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You have the following information for Humpty Co. (HC) and Dumpty Co. (DC). Calculate their ROA using the disaggregation method. Based on your calculations and using Porter's framework, which of the following statements about their business strategy is the most correct:

Both HC and DC follow low-cost leadership strategy.

DC is follows a differentiation strategy whereas HC follows a low-cost leadership strategy.

HC is follows a differentiation strategy whereas DC follows a low-cost leadership strategy.

Both HC and DC follow differentiation stratgegy.

Humpty Co. (HC) Dumpty Co. (DC) Average Sales $10,000 $240,000 Average Net Income $1,200 $4,800 Average Total Assets $5,000 $20,000 Interest Expense 0 0 Tax Rate 35% 35%

Explanation / Answer

HC is follows a differentiation strategy whereas DC follows a low-cost leadership strategy

Particulars Humpty Dumpty Average Sales 10000 240000 Average Net Income 1200 4800 Average total assets 5000 20000 Profit margin 12% 2% Return on assets 24% 24% ROA 2.88% 0.48%

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