Compute returns on assets for AT&T and Verizon and answer the question below. Be sure to show your work.   Key figures($ millions).     AT&T           Verizon Sales                                 126,723          110,875 Net Income                        4,184              10,198 Average Assets                 269,868          225,233

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Compute returns on assets for AT&T and Verizon and answer the question below. Be sure to show your work.

 

Key figures($ millions).     AT&T           Verizon

Sales                                 126,723          110,875

Net Income                        4,184              10,198

Average Assets                 269,868          225,233

 

AT&T

 

Verizon

 

Which company is more successful in returning net income from its assets invested? 

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