Use the following ratio information for Jordan International and the industry averages for Jordan's line of business to:

a. Construct the DuPont system of analysis for both Jordan and the industry.

b. Evaluate Jordan (and the industry) over the 3-year period.

c. Indicate in which areas Jordan requires further analysis. Why?

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Jordan 2011 Financial leverage multiplier Net profit margin Total asset turnover 2010 1.75 0.059 2.11 1.75 0.058 2.18 2012 1.85 0.049 2.34 Industry Averages Financial leverage multiplier Net profit margin Total asset turnover 1.67 0.054 2.05 1.69 0.047 2.13 1.64 0.041 2.15