Selected sales and operating data for three divisions of different structural engineering firms are given as follows: Division A $ 12,120, 000 $ 3,030,00e 2$ Division B Division C $ 28,120,000 7,030,000 449,920 $ 20,120,000 $ 5,030,000 Sales Average operating assets Net operating income Minimum required rate of return %2$ 2$ 496,920 24 503,000 10.00% 7.00% 7.50% Required: 1. Compute the margin, turnover, and return on investment (ROI) for each division. 2. Compute the residual income (loss) for each division. 3. Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 8% rate of return. a. If performance is being measured by ROI, which division or divisions will probably accept the opportunity? b. If performance is being measured by residual income, which division or divisions will probably accept the opportunit Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2 Req 3A Req 3B

Selected sales and operating data for three divisions of different structural engineering firms are given as follows: Division A $ 12,120, 000 $ 3,030,00e 2$ Division B Division C $ 28,120,000 7,030,000 449,920 $ 20,120,000 $ 5,030,000 Sales Average operating assets Net operating income Minimum required rate of return %2$ 2$ 496,920 24 503,000 10.00% 7.00% 7.50% Required: 1. Compute the margin, turnover, and return on investment (ROI) for each division. 2. Compute the residual income (loss) for each division. 3. Assume that each division is presented with an investment opportunity that would yield a 8% rate of return. a. If performance is being measured by ROI, which division or divisions will probably accept the opportunity? b. If performance is being measured by residual income, which division or divisions will probably accept the opportunit Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2 Req 3A Req 3B

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

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Chapter11: Performance Evaluation And Decentralization

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Problem 32E: Use the following information for Exercises 11-31 and 11-32: Washington Company has two divisions:...

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