Which of the following statements best explains the difference in observed net operating asset turnover?...

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Which of the following statements best explains the difference in observed net operating asset turnover?
Widget Co. and Tools Inc. both operate in the same industry. They are capital-intensive companies producing widgets. Below are selected data:
Widget Co. Tools Inc.
Net operating assets/common equity 1.371.53
Net operating profit margin 19%21%
Income tax rate 47%28%
Revenues/net operating assets 0.810.61
EDIT/revenues 38%32%
Question 3 options:
Widget Co's lower financial leverage
Widget Co uses FIFO and Tools uses LIFO
Widget Co's lower tax rate
Widget Co has significant operating leases and Tool Inc. has no leases

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