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Chapter 1, Problem S1.16SE

Calculating ROA
Learning Objective 6
Matured Water Services had net income for the month of October of 550,880. Assets as of the beginning and end of the month totaled $362,000, and $486,000, respectively Calculate Matured Water Services' ROA for the month of October.

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Horngren's Accounting - Acc122: Accounting Principles 1- Third Custom Edition For Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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