Answer:
Pika Division
Betsy Union
The return on investment will reduce from 21.9% to 18.4%.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Current controllable margin = $46,000
Current operating assets = $210,000
Current return on investment = $46,000/$210,000 * 100 = 21.9%
Increase in sales as a result of the new equipment = $10,000
Increase in depreciation = $10,000
Operating assets after the purchase of the new equipment = $250,000 ($210,000 + $40,000)
Future controllable margin = $46,000 ($46,000 + $10,000 - $10,000)
Future return on investment = $46,000/$250,000 * 100
= 18.4%
