The Brookings Company Had a 12% Return on a $50,000

question 128

Multiple Choice

The Brookings Company had a 12% return on a $50,000 investment in new equipment. The investment resulted in increased sales, and the resultant increase in income amounted to 4% of the increase in sales. Brookshire's turnover was

• A) 1.
• B) 1.5.
• C) 2.
• D) 3.

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