Use the information below for 3M Company to answer the requirements (perform these computations from the perspective of a 3M shareholder). ($millions) 2015 2014
Sales $31,718
Net income consolidated 5,787
Net income attributable to
3M shareholders 5,779
Assets 33,395 $31,886
Total equity 11,747 13,142
Equity attributable to 3M
shareholders 11,708 13,109
A. Compute return on equity (ROE).
B. Compute the DuPont model component measures for profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage.
C. Compute ROA.

Required: 1-a. the marketing manager argues that a $5,000 increase in the monthly advertising budget would increase monthly sales by $9,000. calculate the increase or decrease in net operating income. 1-b. should the advertising budget be increased ? yes no hintsreferencesebook & resources hint #1 check my work 8.value: 1.00 pointsrequired information 2-a. refer to the original data. management is considering using higher-quality components that would increase the variable expense by $2 per unit. the marketing manager believes that the higher-quality product would increase sales by 10% per month. calculate the change in total contribution margin. 2-b. should the higher-quality components be used? yes no