Chapter 11 Question 2

Selected sales and operating data for three divisions of different structural engineering firms are given as follows: Division A Division B Division C Sales $15 , 200, 000 $ 35, 200,000 $ 25, 200, 000 Average operating assets $ 3,040,000 $ 7, 040,000 $ 5,040, 000 Net operating income 668, 800 563, 200 655, 200 Minimum required rate of return 9.00% 9.50% 13. 00% Required: 1. Compute the return on investment (ROI) for each division using the formula stated in terms of margin and turnover. 2. Compute the residual income (loss) for each division. 3. Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 10% rate of return. a. If performance is being measured by ROI, which division or divisions will probably accept or reject the opportunity? b. If performance is being measured by residual income, which division or divisions will probably accept or reject the opportunity? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2 Req 3A Req 3B Compute the return on investment (ROI) for each division using the formula stated in terms of margin and turnover. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Margin Turnover ROI Division A % Division B Division C ScreenshotComplete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2 Req 3A Req 3B Compute the residual income (loss) for each division. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Loss amounts should be indicated by a minus sign.) Division A Division B Division C Residual income (loss) ScreenshotComplete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2 Req 3A Req 3B Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 10% rate of return. If performance is being measured by ROI, which division or divisions will probably accept or reject the opportunity? Division A Division B Division C ScreenshotComplete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2 Req 3A Req 3B Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 10% rate of return. If performance is being measured by residual income, which division or divisions will probably accept or reject the opportunity? Division A Division B Division C Screenshot