Merck Pharmaceuticals Is Evaluating Its Vioxx Division, an Investment Centre

question 60

Multiple Choice

Merck Pharmaceuticals is evaluating its Vioxx division, an investment centre.The division has a $45,000 controllable margin and $300,000 of sales.How much will Merck's average operating assets be when its return on investment is 10%?

• A)$450,000
• B)$495,000
• C)$300,000
• D)$255,000

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