In: Accounting
Selected sales and operating data for three divisions of different structural engineering firms are given as follows:
Division A | Division B | Division C | |||||||
Sales | $ | 5,100,000 | $ | 9,100,000 | $ | 8,200,000 | |||
Average operating assets | $ | 1,020,000 | $ | 2,275,000 | $ | 1,640,000 | |||
Net operating income | $ | 214,200 | $ | 746,200 | $ | 118,900 | |||
Minimum required rate of return | 17.00 | % | 32.80 | % | 14.00 | % | |||
Required:
1. Compute the return on investment (ROI) for each division using the formula stated in terms of margin and turnover. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)
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2. Compute the residual income (loss) for each division. (Loss amounts should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your "Required rate of return" to 2 decimal places.)
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3. Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 19% rate of return.
a. If performance is being measured by ROI, which division or divisions will probably accept or reject the opportunity?
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b. If performance is being measured by residual income, which division or divisions will probably accept or reject the opportunity?
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