O'Mally Department Stores Is Considering Two Possible Expansion Plans

question 145

Multiple Choice

O'Mally Department Stores is considering two possible expansion plans.One proposal involves opening 5 stores in Indiana at the cost of $1,920,000.Under the other proposal,the company would focus on Kentucky and open 6 stores at a cost of $2,500,000.The following information is available:

The accounting rate of return for the Indiana proposal is closest to

• A)10.32%.
• B)11.09%.
• C)20.83%.
• D)10.83%.

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