In the South Division of Occident Company,segment Income for the Most

question 57

Multiple Choice

In the South Division of Occident Company,segment income for the most recent year exceeded residual income by $15,000.Also,return on investment exceeded the target rate of return by 10%.What was the level of investment in the South Division for the most recent year?

• A)$ 15,000
• B)$100,000
• C)$150,000
• D)An answer can't be determined from this information.

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Definitions:

MPS

Marginal Propensity to Save, which is the proportion of an increase in income that is saved rather than spent on consumption.

Saving

The process of setting aside a portion of current income for future use, typically in the form of investments or deposit accounts.

Disposable Income

Economic latitude for households in spending and saving after the removal of income taxes.

APS

Automatic positioning system; however, in an economic context, it often refers to the Average Propensity to Save, indicating the proportion of income that is saved rather than spent.