The balance sheets at the end of each of the first two years of operations...

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The balance sheets at the end of each of the first two years of operations indicate the following:

Kellman Company
Year 2 Year 1
Total current assets $622,481 $585,485
Total investments 62,154 51,217
Total property, plant, and equipment 896,052 624,980
Total current liabilities 117,730 85,474
Total long-term liabilities 286,267 235,152
Preferred 9% stock, $100 par 89,915 89,915
Common stock, $10 par 553,312 553,312
Paid-in capital in excess of par-common stock 69,074 69,074
Retained earnings 464,389 228,755

Using the balance sheets for Kellman Company, if net income is $111,103 and interest expense is $38,870 for Year 2, what is the return on stockholders' equity for Year 2 (round percent to two decimal points)?

Select the correct answer.

8.81%

7.03%

10.49%

10.55%

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