Question

Robichau Incorporated reported the following results from last year’s operations: Sales $ 6,300,000 Variable expenses 4,930,000 Contribution margin 1,370,000 Fixed expenses 803,000 Net operating income $ 567,000 Average operating assets $ 3,000,000 At the beginning of this year, the company has a $900,000 investment opportunity with the following characteristics: Sales $ 1,530,000 Contribution margin ratio 30% of sales Fixed expenses $ 306,000 The company’s minimum required rate of return is 20%. The Return on investment for this year's investment opportunity considered alone is closest to:

Answer 1

Answer:

Return on Investment = 17%

Explanation:

Return on Investment = Net income from investment / Investment opportunity * 100

Where Net income from investment = (Sales * Contribution margin ratio) - Fixed expenses

Net income = ($1,530,000 * 30%) - $306,000

Net income = $459,000 - $306,000

Net income = $153,000

Return on Investment = $153,000 / $900,000 * 100

Return on Investment = 17%