The Following Data Are for the Akron Division of Consolidated

question 127

Multiple Choice

The following data are for the Akron Division of Consolidated Rubber, Inc.: $\begin{array}{lrr}\text { Sales } & \$ & 750,000 \\\text { Net operating income } & \$ & 45,000 \\\text { Average operating assets } & \$ & 250,000 \\\text { Stockholder's' equity } & \$ & 75,000 \\\text { Residual income } & \$ & 15,000\end{array}$ For the past year, the minimum required rate of return was:

• A) 30%
• B) 12%
• C) 15%
• D) 6%

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