Problem 1: Use the following data from the financial statements of the Polar Bear Company...

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Problem 1: Use the following data from the financial statements of the Polar Bear Company for their fiscal years ending September 30:
9-30-20239-30-20229-30-2021
Total Assets 15,400,00013,850,00012,400,000
Notes Payable (7% interest)2,500,0002,000,0001,500,000
Common Stock 750,000750,000750,000
Preferred $5 stock, $50 par value 250,000250,000250,000
Retained Earnings 2,056,0001,645,0001,175,000
Required:(1) Determine the rate earned on total assets, the rate earned on stockholders equity, and the rate earned on common stockholders equity for the years 2023 and 2022. Round to one decimal place. (2) What conclusion can be drawn from these data as to the companys profitability?

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