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Shivam Enterprises reported a profit after tax of Rs.3,80,000 for the financial year. The average total assets of the company during the year were Rs.12,50,000. Calculate the Return on Assets (ROA) as a percentage, rounded to one decimal place.

hard 4 marks Class 12 · Accountancy · Accounting Ratios
Answer
30.4%

The correct answer is 30.4% — This ratio shows how efficiently assets are used to generate profit.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the numerator – profit after tax ().
  2. Identify the denominator – average total assets ().
  3. Divide profit by assets: .
  4. Convert to percentage: .
  5. Round to one decimal place: .
  6. Thus the ROA is 30.4 %.
  7. This ratio shows how efficiently assets are used to generate profit.
Common mistake: Using net profit before tax or not converting to percentage

Concept tested: Profitability ratio – ROA

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