Babak Industries Is a Division of a Major Corporation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Babak Industries is a division of a major corporation. Last year the division had total sales of $19,560,000, net operating income of $1,877,760, and average operating assets of $6,000,000.The division's return on investment (ROI) is closest to:

• A) 7.3%
• B) 23.8%
• C) 31.3%
• D) 3.0%

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in which the conflicting forces of demand and supply are in balance. When a market is in equilibrium, the decisions of consumers and producers are brought into harmony with one another, and the quantity demanded will equal the quantity supplied.

Revenue

Aggregate income a company secures from its sales of products or rendering of services in a given period.

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on specific goods, services, or activities to raise revenue or discourage their use.

Revenue

The total income generated by a business or organization from its normal business operations.