Baad Industries Is a Division of a Major Corporation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Baad Industries is a division of a major corporation. Last year the division had total sales of $20,440,000, net operating income of $1,860,040, and average operating assets of $7,000,000. The division's return on investment (ROI) is closest to:

• A)21.0%
• B)26.6%
• C)6.8%
• D)2.5%

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Persuasive Communication

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Vested Interests

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Stereotyping

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Cognitive Dissonance

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