The Cookie Division of Cake Boss Company Is Considering an Investment

question 75

Multiple Choice

The Cookie Division of Cake Boss Company is considering an investment in a new project.The project has an estimated cost of $1,000,000.If Cake Boss Company has a target rate of return of 12%,how large does the return on investment on this project need to be to generate $150,000 of residual income?

• A)15%
• B)12%
• C)25%
• D)27%

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