Safari Equipment Company Has Several Divisions That Are Investment Centers

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Multiple Choice

Safari Equipment Company has several divisions that are investment centers.Data for the Boat Division and the Trailer Division are shown here: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & \text { Boat Division } & \text { Trailer Division } \\\hline \text { Operating income } & \$ 75,000 & \$ 36,000 \\\hline \text { Total assets at Jan. 1 } & \$ 700,000 & \$ 215,000 \\\hline \text { Total assets at Dec .31 } & \$ 750,000 & \$ 220,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Which of the following statements would be the most meaningful interpretation of this data?

• A) The Boat Division's performance is better than that of the Trailer Division because it has higher assets.
• B) The Boat Division uses its assets less efficiently than the Trailer Division does because it has a lower return on investment.
• C) The Boat Division shows a more efficient use of assets than the Trailer Division because it has a higher operating income.
• D) The Boat Division is financially more successful than the Trailer Division because it shows an increase in assets.

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