Carlton Division Has Been Stagnant for the Past Five Years

question 2

Multiple Choice

Carlton division has been stagnant for the past five years, neither growing nor contracting in size and profitability. Investment in new property, plant and equipment has been minimal. Would the division's use of total assets (valued at net book value) when measuring return on investment result in (1) using numbers that are consistent with those in the balance sheet and (2) a rising return on investment over time?

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