Key comparative figures thousands for both polaris and

Question

Key comparative figures ($ thousands) for both Polaris and Arctic Cat follow.

 

Required:

1. What is the total amount of assets invested in (a) Polaris and (b) Arctic Cat?
2. What is the return on assets for (a) Polaris and (b) Arctic Cat? Polaris beginning year assets equal $1,061,647 (in thousands) and Arctic Cats beginning year assets equal $246,084 (in thousands).
3. How much are expenses for (a) Polaris and (b) Arctic Cat?
4. Is return on assets satisfactory for (a) Polaris and (b) Arctic Cat? (Assume competitors average an 18% return.)
5. What can you conclude about Polaris and Arctic Cat from thesecomputations?