A company has a capital employed of $200,000. It has a cost of capital of 12% per year. Its residual income is $36,000. What is the company's return on investment?

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A company has a capital employed of $200,000. It has a cost of capital of 12% per year. Its residual

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What is the company's return on investment?

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