Answer:
b. (return on total assets) times (financial leverage multiplier)
Explanation:
We use the DuPont Analysis formula which is presented below i
ROE = Net Profit margin × Total assets turnover × financial leverage multiplier
where,
Net profit margin = (Net profit) ÷ (Sales) × 100
Total assets turnover = (Sales) ÷ (Total assets) × 100
And, the financial leverage multiplier would be
= (Assets) ÷ (Equity)
If we equate these formulas, then
= (Net profit) ÷ (Total assets) × (Assets) ÷ (Equity)
which equal to
= (Return on total assets) × (financial leverage multiplier)