The following selected data were taken from the financial statements of The OMalley Group Inc. for December

The following selected data were taken from the financial statements of The O’Malley Group Inc. for December 31, 20Y5, 20Y4, and 20Y3:

No dividends on common stock were declared between 20Y3 and 20Y5.
a. Determine the rate earned on total assets, the rate earned on stockholders’ equity, and the rate earned on common stockholders’ equity for the years 20Y4 and 20Y5. Round to one decimal place.
b. What conclusions can be drawn from these data as to the company’sprofitability?

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December 31 20Y5 20Y4 20Y3 Total assets Notes payable (5% interest) Common stock Preferred $4 stock, $50 par $2,900,000 $2400,000 $2,000,000 800,000 250,000 800,000 250,000 800,000 250,000 (no change during year) Retained earnings Net income 400,000 1450,000 530,000 400,000 950,000 430,000 400,000 550,000 330,000