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Thompson Ltd.has a division that generated $5 000 000 in sales and operating income of $1 000 000 on average operating assets of $2 800 000.The company's management team expects division managers to generate sufficient income to guarantee a minimum return of 15 per cent.
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A. What is the division's residual income?
B. What is the division's return on investment (ROI)?


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Competitors

Other businesses or individuals that offer similar products or services and vie for the same customers or market share.

Focused Differentiation Strategy

A business approach where a company offers unique products or services to a specific, narrow target market.

Competitive Advantage

A condition or circumstance that places a company or entity in a favorable or superior position relative to competitors.

Unique Product

A good or service that is distinct in its features, benefits, or value proposition compared to others in the market.

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