The Pasta Division of Whole Grain Corporation Had Sales of $7,000,000

question 115

Multiple Choice

The Pasta Division of Whole Grain Corporation had sales of $7,000,000 and operating income of $1,190,000 last year. The total assets of the Pasta Division were $2,000,000, while current liabilities were $300,000. Whole Grain Corporation's target rate of return is 13%, while its weighted average cost of capital is 8%. The effective tax rate for the company is 40%. What is the Pasta Division's capital turnover?

• A)5)9
• B)6)7
• C)23.3
• D)3)5

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Definitions:

Capital Balances

The amount of equity in a company or partnership owned by shareholders or partners, respectively.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal, paid to the lender over a period of time.

Cash Investment

A financial contribution made in the form of cash, often to purchase securities, assets, or fund business operations.

Salary Allowances

Payments in addition to the basic salary, intended to cover specific expenses or compensate for particular conditions of employment.