The Following Information Is Available for the Stanley Company What Is the Operating Income?
A) $62,500
B) $100,000
C)

question 145

Multiple Choice

The following information is available for the Stanley Company:
$\begin{array} { l } \text { Sales for year}&\$ 1,000,000\\ \text { Average invested capital for year}&\$312,500\\ \text {return on investment }&20\%\end{array}$

What is the operating income?

• A) $62,500
• B) $100,000
• C) $312,500
• D) $687,500

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