In the South Division of Occident Company,segment Income for the Most

question 57

Multiple Choice

In the South Division of Occident Company,segment income for the most recent year exceeded residual income by $15,000.Also,return on investment exceeded the target rate of return by 10%.What was the level of investment in the South Division for the most recent year?

• A)$ 15,000
• B)$100,000
• C)$150,000
• D)An answer can't be determined from this information.

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