A company reported average total assets of $1,240,000 in Year 1 and $1,510,000 in Year 2. Its net operating cash flow was $102,920 in Year 1 and $138,920 in Year 2. (1) Calculate its cash flow on total assets ratio for both years. (2) Did its cash flow on total assets improve in Year 2 versus Year 1

A. Year 1 8.3%

Year 2 9.2%

B. Yes

Explanation:

(1) Calculation for its cash flow on total assets ratio for both years

Using this formula

Cash flow on total assets ratio =Net operating cash flow/Average total assets

Let plug in the formula

Year 1 Cash flow on total assets ratio=$102,920/$1,240,000

Year 1 Cash flow on total assets ratio=8.3%

Year 2 Cash flow on total assets ratio= 138,920/1,510,000

Year 2 Cash flow on total assets ratio= 9.2%

(2) Based on the above calculation YES it's cash flow on total assets improve in Year 2 versus Year 1