Franklin Industries Has Several Divisions

question 28

Essay

Franklin Industries has several divisions. The Northern Division has $350,000 of invested assets, income from operations of $200,000, and residual income of $158,000. Determine the minimum acceptable rate of return on divisional assets.

---

Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenues after all variable expenses have been deducted.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, i.e., they remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales.

Discontinue Department

The process or decision to eliminate a particular department or business unit that is not performing up to expectations or aligning with company strategy.

Advanced Level

Refers to a stage or qualification that is considered to be more complex and challenging than basic or intermediate levels.