Question

U.S. Products operates two divisions with the following sales and expense information for the month of May: North Division: Sales $240,000; Operating income $72,000, Operating assets $600,000. South Division: Sales $160,000; Operating income $80,000, Operating assets $800,000. U.S. Products expects a minimum return of 10% should be earned from all investments. North Division’s return on investment for May is:

Answer 1

Answer:

12%

Explanation:

The income earned over on the investment made in the business is known as the return on Investment. it is calculated by dividing net income for the period with the total investment made in the business.

In this question we have operating income and operating asset to calculate the return on investment.

North division

Return on Investment = (Operating Income / Operating Assets) x 100

Return on Investment = ( $72,000 / $600,000 ) x 100 = 12%