The following information applies to the two sales divisions of Ward Enterprises: Required: 1. Calculate each division's

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The following information applies to the two sales divisions of Ward Enterprises:


Joliet Wheaton Total inventory. Profit margin ratio Operating profit. S75,000 12% $24,000 $60,000 15% $18,000


Required:
1. Calculate each division's revenue.
2. Calculate each division's asset turnover ratio assuming that controllable assets include inventory only.
3. Interpretive Question: Which division had the better performance for the period?Why?

Asset Turnover
Asset turnover is sales divided by total assets. Important for comparison over time and to other companies of the same industry. This is a standard business ratio.
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Accounting concepts and applications

ISBN: 978-0538745482

11th Edition

Authors: Albrecht Stice, Stice Swain

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