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any has the following information about its two divisions. The Sandals Comp divi

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Question

any has the following information about its two divisions. The Sandals Comp divisions are investment centers. Sandals' required rate of return is 5 %. Audio Division Outdoors Division Contribution to Indirect Expenses $1,400,000 $10,000,000 Invested capital $15,000,000 $2,000,000 $12,500,000 $17,500,000 Sales An opportunity is available that yields an expected income of $1,000,000 on a investment of $10,000,000. If the divisions are evaluated based on return on investment (ROl), which will accept the opportunity? A. B. C. D. Both. Neither. Only the Outdoors Division Only the Audio division.

Explanation / Answer

C. only the Outdoor divisions

Particulars                           Audio Division                   Outdoor Division

NOPAT                                 $1400000                             $2000000

Sales                                      $10000000                           $12500000

Invested capital                                $15000000                           $17500000

Return on investment

1

Audio Division

1400000/15000000= 9.33%

2.

2000000/17500000

=11.42%