The West Division of Frede Corporation Had Average Operating Assets

question 47

Multiple Choice

The West Division of Frede Corporation had average operating assets of $700,000 and net operating income of $120,800 in December. The minimum required rate of return for performance evaluation purposes is 16%. What was the West Division's minimum required return in December?

• A)$112,000
• B)$120,800
• C)$131,328
• D)$19,328

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead - in the cost of a product.

Manufacturing Costs

The total cost related to the production of goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs - direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead - in the cost of a product.

Variable Production Costs

Costs that fluctuate with the level of output production, such as raw materials and direct labor.