Hamlin Corporation Had $220,000 in Invested Assets, Sales of $242,000

question 159

Multiple Choice

Hamlin Corporation had $220,000 in invested assets, sales of $242,000, income from operations amounting to $70,400, and a desired minimum rate of return of 3%. The rate of return on investment for Hamlin is:

• A) 7%
• B) 32%
• C) 3%
• D) 29%

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