The Following Information Is Available for Halle Department Stores How Much Is Halle's Residual Income?
A)$102,000
B)$540,000
C)$12,000
D)$48,000

question 51

Multiple Choice

The following information is available for Halle Department Stores: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Average operating assets } & \$ 600,000 \\\text { Controllable margin } & 60,000 \\\text { Contribution margin } & 150,000 \\\text { Minimum rate of return } & 8 \%\end{array}$ How much is Halle's residual income?

• A)$102,000
• B)$540,000
• C)$12,000
• D)$48,000

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