Xerton, Inc. (XER) has a Return on Assets (ROA) of 14%. This means that: a. 14 cents of every sales dollar is available to pay for fixed costs and to add to profits. b. 14% of the company's operations are financed from debt and 86% are financed from equity. c. 14% of net income is paid out as dividends. d. Xerton, Inc. earned an average of 14 cents on each dollar tied up in the business.