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Chapter 10, Problem 3.5GBP
To determine
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Return on investment (ROI):
Return on investment is a profitability ratio that represents the percentage return on the investment made. It is calculated by dividing the Net Income by the Average total assets. The formulas to calculate the ROI are as follows:
To indicate:
For each division, if the proposed investment project would increase the division’s ROI.
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