Ping pong Corporation of Japan has two regional divisions with headquarters in Osaka and Yokohama. Selected data on the two divisions follow: 

Division Osaka Yokohama 

Sales $ 10,300,000 $ 33,000,000 

Net operating income $ 721,000 $ 2,970,000 

Average operating assets $ 2,575,000 $ 16,500,000

 Required: 

1. For each division, compute the return on investment (ROI) in terms of margin and turnover.

2. Assume that the company evaluates performance using residual income and that the minimum required rate of return for any division is 16%. Compute the residual income for each division.

3. Is Yokohama’s greater amount of residual income an indication that it is better managed?

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Ans 1 Osaka Yokohama ROI 28 18 WORKING NOTES Margin Net operating income Sales 721000 10300... View the full answer