Naples Inc How Much Is ROI for the Year If Management Is

question 177

Multiple Choice

Naples Inc. recorded operating data for its shoe division for the year. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Sales } & \$ 750,000 \\\text { Contribution margin } & 135,000 \\\text { Total fixed costs } & 90,000 \\\text { Average total operating assets } & 300,000\end{array}$$ How much is ROI for the year if management is able to identify a way to improve the contribution margin by $30000 assuming fixed costs are held constant?

• A) 25%
• B) 18%
• C) 45%
• D) 12%

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The change in an individual’s or economy’s income and how that change will affect the quantity demanded of a good or service.

Substitution Effect

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Interest-Rate Increase

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Consumer Optimum

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