Lew Co Had Sales of $400,000, Variable Costs of $200,000, and and Direct

question 116

Multiple Choice

Lew Co. had sales of $400,000, variable costs of $200,000, and direct fixed costs totaling $100,000. The company's operating assets total $800,000, and its required return is 10%. How much is the residual income?

• A) $120,000
• B) $20,000
• C) $80,000
• D) $320,000

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