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The X Division of XYZ Chemical Co. produced the following operating results for the previous year:
Sales $10,000,000;
Segment income 1,500,000;
Assets 6,000,000.
The X Division is considering a $1,000,000 investment in a new project. Minimum required return for XYZ Chemical Company is 20%. If the X Division is evaluated using
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