14. The Purple Martin has annual sales of $687,400, total debt of $210,000, total equity of $365,000, and a profit margin of 5.9 percent. What is the return on assets? A. 5.74 percent B. 6.48 percent C. 7.05 percent D. 7.78 percent E. 9.79 percent 15. A firm has a debt-equity ratio of 57 percent, a total asset turnover of 1.12, and a profit margin of 4.9 percent. The total equity is $511,640. What is the amount of the net income? A. $28,079 B. $35,143 C. $44,084 D. $47,601 E. $52,418 16. Sixteen years ago, Alicia invested $500. Eight years ago, Travis invested $900. Today, both Alicia's and Travis' investments are each worth $2,400. Assume that both Alicia and Travis continue to earn their respective rates of return. Which one of the following statements is correct concerning these investments? A. Three years from today, Travis' investment will be worth more than Alicia's. B. One year ago, Alicia's investment was worth more than Travis' investment. C. Travis earns a lower rate of return than Alicia. D. Travis has earned an average annual interest rate of 3.37 percent. E. Alicia has earned an average annual interest rate of 6.01 percent