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Using the DuPont Framework, a firm has a Profit Margin of 10%, Asset Turnover of 1.5, and an Equity Multiplier of 2.0.
If the firm increases its leverage such that the Equity Multiplier rises to 2.5 but the increased interest expense causes the Profit Margin to fall to 8%, what is the new ROE?
- 30.0%
- 20.0%
- 37.5%
- 24.0%
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