Marshall Industries Operates as an Investment Center

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Marshall Industries operates as an investment center.Buddy Hall,the region's division manager,has set a required minimum rate of return of 15%.Marshall's total assets are $350,000,current liabilities are $150,000,and operating income is $60,000.The company's weighted-average cost of capital is 18% and its tax rate is 28%.
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Calculate Marshall’s EVA. Show your work.

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