Question

An increase in which of the following will increase the return on equity, all else constant I. Total asset turnover. II. Net income. III. Total assets. IV. Debt-equity ratio. I only. I, II, and III only. I and II only. I, II, and IV only. I, II, III, and IV.

Answer 1

Answer:

I and II only.

Explanation:

Return on equity (ROE) is an example of a profitability ratio.

Profitability ratios measures the ability of a company to earn profits from its assets.

ROE = Net income / Average total equity

If ROE increases, it means that net income increases more than average total equity

Total asset turnover = Revenue / average total assets

(Net Income/ Net profit margin) / Total Assets

All else remaining constant, if ROE increases, it means that revenue also increases more than average total asset

Since Net income is the numerator in ROE, it means it would also increase

Total asset and debt equity ratio is not a component of ROE, so the effect of ROE on them can't be determined