Analysis of return on invested assets, comparison of two divisions, DuPont method. Learning World, Inc. has two divisions: Test Preparation and Language Arts. Results (in millions) for the past three years are partially displayed here:

1. Complete the table by filling in the blanks.

2. Use the DuPont method of profitability analysis to explain changes in the operating-income-to-total- assets ratios over the 2008 through 2010 period for each division and for Learning World as a whole. Comment on theresults.

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Operating Operating Total Operating Operating Operating Income Revenues Assets Income/ Revenues! Income/ Оретating Revenues Total Total Assets Assets Test Preparation Division $ 680 $ 7,960 $ 1920 2008 ? 10% 2009 840 42% 2010 1,160 11% Language Arts Department $ 2,360 $ 620 $1,280 2008 3,000 22% 2009 1,800 25% 2010 2,340 Learning World Inc. $1,300 $10,320 $3,200 2008 2009 2010