Which of the following formulas is used to calculate average total assets for the return on assets$$ ratio?

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Part $1$

A$.$

Average total assets$=($Beginning total assets minus Ending total$$ assets$)/2$

B$.$

Average total assets$=($Beginning total assets minus Ending total$$ assets$)$ times $2$

C$.$

Average total assets$=($Beginning total assets$+$ Ending total$$ assets$)$ times $2$

D$.$

Average total assets$=($Beginning total assets$+$ Ending total$$ assets$)/2$