A Company's Average Operating Assets Are $220,000 and Its Net

question 22

Multiple Choice

A company's average operating assets are $220,000 and its net operating income is $44,000. The company invested in a new project, increasing average assets to $250,000 and increasing its net operating income to $49,550. What is the project's residual income if the required rate of return is 20%?

• A) ($450)
• B) $450
• C) $600
• D) ($600)

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