Answer:
difference between ROEs = 10.83% (restricted) - 9% (relaxed) = 1.83%
Explanation:
total annual sales = $4,400,000
EBIT = $150,000
net income = $150,000 x (1 - 40%) = $90,000
restricted policy:
asset turnover = 2.5
sales = $3,740,000
EBIT = $135,000
net income = $81,000
assets = $3,740,000 / 2.5 = $1,496,000
equity = $1,496,000 x 50% = $748,000
ROE = $81,000 / $748,000 = 10.83%
relaxed policy:
asset turnover = 2.2
sales = $4,400,000
EBIT = $150,000
net income = $90,000
assets = $4,400,000 / 2.2 = $2,000,000
equity = $2,000,000 x 50% = $1,000,000
ROE = $90,000 / $1,000,000 = 9%
difference between ROEs = 10.83% - 9% = 1.83%
