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ROA is an indication of a firms profitability and sustainability. Those organizations that have a negative ROA may not be able to sustain their operations overtime.

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The Rangoon Timber Company has the following relationships SalesTotal Assets equals 2.23 ROA equals 9.69 percent ROE equals 16.4 percent What is Rangoon's Profit Margin and Debt Ratio?

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