The DuPont ldentity holds that ROE = PM x T/A T/O x EM. However, after doing some quick algebra,ROE still equals net income divided by owner's equity. What does the DuPont Identity accomplish withits expansion of the ROE into profit margin, total asset turnover and equity multiplier components?O The identity allows expanding the ROE into the aftertax income.O The identity uses the ROE in describing such things as the costs of Obamacare.O The identity can reveal the impact of new borrowing on employee morale.O The identity separates the ROE into operating, capital budgeting and capital structure components.O The identity is used by bankers in meeting capital requirements under the Dodd Frank Act.

Du Pont analysis is used to decompose the different drivers of ROE of the company. ROE can be…

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