The following selected data were taken from the financial statements of Vidahill Inc. for December 31, 20Y7, 20Y6, and 2015: December 31 20Y7 2016 2015 Total assets $185,000 $167,000 $149,000 Notes payable (8% interest) 60,000 60,000 60,000 Common stock 24,000 24,000 24,000 Preferred 7% stock, $100 par 12,000 12,000 12,000 (no change during year) Retained earnings 62,760 44,960 36,000 The 2017 net income was $18,640, and the 20Y6 net income was $9,800. No dividends on common stock were declared between 2015 and 2017. Preferred dividends were declared and paid in full in 2016 and 2017. a. Determine the return on total assets, the rate earned on stockholders' equity, and the return on common stockholders' equity for the years 2016 and 2017. When required, round to one decimal place. Return on total assets 2017 10.6 X % 20.7% 20Y6 6.2 X % 12.8 % 13.9% Return on stockholders' equity Return on common stockholders' equity 22.9% the return on b. The profitability ratios indicate that Vidahill Inc.'s profitability has improved stockholders' equity in both years, there must be positive Since the rate of return on assets is less than leverage from the use of debt. Next Previous