Lexington Inns reported these figures for 2013 and 2012 (in millions):

Requirements
1. Use DuPont analysis to compute Lexington€™s return on assets and return on common stockholders€™ equity for 2013.
2. Do these rates of return suggest strength or weakness? Give your reason.
3. What additional information do you need to make the decision in(2)?

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2013 2012 Balance sheet Total assets Common stock and additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Other stockholders' equity $15,702 80 11,519 (3,005) $13,728 680 16,499 (9,095) Income statement Net sales Operating income Net income $25,500$27,500 3,813 1,550 4,025