River Rocks Inc. operates a large quarry in Central Ontario. Selected data from River Rocks...

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River Rocks Inc. operates a large quarry in Central Ontario. Selected data from River Rocks for the year ended December 31, 2023 are presented below:

Total assets $1,600,000

Average total assets 1,500,000

Net earnings 123,200

Net sales 1,200,000

Average common shareholders' equity 1,000,000

Net cash provided by operating activities 280,000

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  1. Calculate the profit margin and return on assets for River Rocks for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  2. Comment on the ratios you prepared in part 1 assuming the following averages for the quarry industry:

Profit margin 8%

Return on Assets 14%

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