28) Using the modified DuPont formula allows the analyst to break Dana Dairy Products return on equity
into 3 components: the net profit margin, the total asset turnover, and a measure of leverage (the financial
leverage multiplier). Which of the following mathematical expressions represents the modified DuPont
formula relative to Dana Dairy Products’ 2019 performance? (See Table 3.2)
A) 5.6(ROE) = 2.5(ROA) × 2.22(Financial leverage multiplier)
B) 5.6(ROE) = 3.3(ROA) × 1.70(Financial leverage multiplier)
C) 4.0(ROE) = 2.5(ROA) × 2.00(Financial leverage multiplier)
D) 2.5(ROE) = 5.6(ROA) × 2.22(Financial leverage multiplier)
29) As the financial leverage multiplier increases, this may result in ________.
A) an increase in the net profit margin and return on investment, due to the decrease in interest expense
as debt decreases
B) an increase in the net profit margin and return on investment, due to the increase in interest expense as
debt increases
C) a decrease in the net profit margin and return on investment, due to the increase in interest expense as
debt increases
D) a decrease in the net profit margin and return on investment, due to the decrease in interest expense as
debt decreases
30) In an effort to analyze Clockwork Company finances, Jim realized that he was missing the company’s
net profits after taxes for the current year. Find the company‘s net profits after taxes using the following
information.
Return on total assets = 2%
Total asset turnover = 0.5
Cost of goods sold = $105,000
Gross profit margin = 0.30