Use the following information to answer this question. Windswept, Inc. 2017 Income Statement ($ in millions) Net sales $ 9,500 C
ost of goods sold 7,700 Depreciation 445 Earnings before interest and taxes $ 1,355 Interest paid 90 Taxable income $ 1,265 Taxes 443 Net income $ 822 Windswept, Inc. 2016 and 2017 Balance Sheets ($ in millions) 2016 2017 2016 2017 Cash $ 230 $ 265 Accounts payable $ 1,460 $ 1,580 Accounts rec. 1,010 910 Long-term debt 1,020 1,345 Inventory 1,680 1,670 Common stock 3,260 2,980 Total $ 2,920 $ 2,845 Retained earnings 600 850 Net fixed assets 3,420 3,910 Total assets $ 6,340 $ 6,755 Total liab. & equity $ 6,340 $ 6,755 What is the return on equity for 2017?
