degree of financial leverage used by a firm. operating efficiency of a firm. utilization rate of a firm's assets.

The DuPont identity can be used to help a financial manager

determine the:

1. degree of financial leverage used by a firm.

2. operating efficiency of a firm.

3. utilization rate of a firm's assets.

4. rate of return on firm's assets.

Options for Answers Below:

a. 2 and 3 only

b. 1 and 3 only

c. 2, 3, and 4 only

d. 1, 2, and 3 only

e. 1, 2, 3, and 4