What does a return on assets of $12\mathrm{.}5\%$ represent?

A$)$ The company generates a profit of $$12\mathrm{.}5$ for every $$100$ in total assets

B$)$ The company generates a profit of $$12\mathrm{.}5$ for every $$1$ in sales

C$)$ The company generates $$12\mathrm{.}5$ for every $$1$ in equity

D$)$ The company generates $$1$ in profit for every $$12\mathrm{.}5$ in total assets