Hilton Publishing and Jordan Publishing Have Identical Debt-Equity Ratios and Profit

Multiple Choice

Hilton Publishing and Jordan Publishing have identical debt-equity ratios and profit margins. However, Hilton's ROA is higher than Jordan's. Therefore, it must be true that:

A) Hilton has a lower total asset turnover ratio.
B) Jordan's ROE is higher than Hilton's.
C) Hilton uses its assets more efficiently to generate sales.
D) Hilton's operating efficiency is higher than Jordan's.
E) Hilton has a lower investment in total assets than Jordan does.