Analysis of return on invested assets, comparison of two divisions, DuPont method. Global Data, Inc., has two divisions: Test Preparation and Language Arts. Results (in millions) for the past three years are partially displayed here

1. Complete the table by filling in the blanks. Required2. Use the DuPont method of profitability analysis to explain changes in the operating-income-to-total-assets ratios over the 2011???2013 period for each division and for Global Data as a whole. Comment on theresults.

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Operating Incomel Operating Incomel Operating Operating Operating Total Operating Revenues/ Income Revenues Assets Revenues Total Assets Total Assets Test Preparation Division 2011 2012 $ 720 920 1,140 $ 9,000 $1,800 11.5% 9.5% 46% 2013 6. Language Arts Division $2,000 2,350 2,900 $ 660 $ 3,000 3,525 2011 ?. 2012 20% ? 2013 1.6 20% Global Data, Inc. 2011 $1,380 $12,000 $3,800 2012 ? 2013