Hardcastle Ltd

question 44

Multiple Choice

Hardcastle Ltd. had sales of $3,600,000 and net operating income of $900,000. Operating assets during the year averaged $1,500,000. The manager of Hardcastle is considering the purchase of a new machine which is expected to increase average operating assets by 20%. If the new machine is purchased, the company's new return on investment (ROI) would be:

• A) 190.5%
• B) 60.0%
• C) 200.0%
• D) 50.0%

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Definitions:

Stock Option Plan

A compensation strategy that allows employees to purchase company stock at a predetermined price.

Liability Account

An account used in accounting to keep track of obligations or debts that a company owes to others, representing claims against the company's assets by external parties.

Stock Option Plans

Programs established by companies to give employees the right to purchase a specific number of the company's shares at a fixed price for a certain period of time.

Stock Appreciation Rights

A type of incentive or compensation mechanism provided to employees that gives the right to receive a bonus equivalent to the increase in the company’s stock price over a set period.