Esther is considering investing $2

Esther is considering investing $2 000 and wishes to know which of the following two companies offers the better alternative. The Mark Company earned net income of $ 45 000 last year on aver-age total assets of $ 200000 and average shareholders' equity of $ 150 000. The company's shares are selling for $ 10 per share; 45 000 shares of common stock are outstanding. The Luke Company earned net income of $23 500 last year on average total assets of $ 100 000 and average share holders' equity of $75 000. The company's shares are selling for $8 per share; 25 000 shares of common stock are outstanding. Which stock should Esther buy?