Question

Return on Common Stockholders' Equity

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Return on common stockholders' equity for 2015:

(Net income - preferred stock)/Equity

(63,000-5,400)/2,400,000 = 57,600/2,400,000 = 2.4%

Return on common stockholders' equity for 2015:

(99,000-5,400)/3,000,000 = 93,600/3,000,000 = 3.12%

From these calculations, it is clear that return has improved.