Calculate the Dupont equation for both years shown, 2012 and 2013.

Based on the Dupont equation, what was thre apparent reason for the change in the firm's return on investment (ROI)?

a- Income Statement problem

b- Balance Sheet Asset problem

c- Balance Sheet liability problem

d- Source and Use statement problem

d- None of the above

Income Statement Balance Sheet 2013 2012 2013 2012 3000 1800 Sales 140 100 as 2250 1350 COGS 200 440 Accts Rec 750 450 Gross Margin 220 120 Inventory 600 270 Oper Exp 800 420 Total Current Assets 50 30 Depr Exp 470 400 Gross Fixed Assets 100 150 EBIT -100 -120 Accumulated Fixed Assts 350 300 Net Fixed Assets 15 10 Interest Expense 1150 720 Total Assets 85 140 EBT 26 42 Tax 200 120 Accts Pay 300 100 Notes Pay 59 98 Net Income 220 500 Total Current Liabilities 321 200 Bonds 200 200 Common Stock 129 100 Retained Earning:s 1150 720 Total Liab and Equity