Burk Company Recorded Operating Data for Its Shoe Division for the Year

question 14

Multiple Choice

Burk Company recorded operating data for its shoe division for the year. How much is ROI for the year if management is able to identify a way to improve the contribution margin by $20,000, assuming fixed costs are held constant?

• A) 25%
• B) 18%
• C) 45%
• D) 12%

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