Question

The balance sheet of Hidden Valley Farms reports total assets of $450,000 and $550,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. The return on assets for the year is 10%. What is Hidden Valley's net income for the year?

Answer 1

$50,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Total Assets at beginning $450,000

Total Assets at end $550,000

Total Assets $1,000,000

Average Total Assets=Total Assets/2=$1,000,000/2=$500,000

Return on assets=Net Income/Average Total Assets

10%=Net Income/$500,000

Net Income=$500,000*10%

Net Income=$50,000