The Auto Division of Big Department Store Had a Net

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Auto Division of Big Department Store had a net operating income of $560,000, a net asset base of $4,000,000, and a required rate of return of 12%.Sales for the period totaled $3,000,000.The residual income for the period is

• A) $480,000.
• B) $360,000.
• C) $120,000.
• D) $80,000.

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