The sales, income from operations, and invested assets for each division of Winston Company are as follows:
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Sales
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Income from Operations
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Invested Assets
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Division C
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$5,000,000
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$630,000
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$3,900,000
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Division D
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6,800,000
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760,000
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4,300,000
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Division E
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3,750,000
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750,000
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7,250,000
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Management has established a minimum rate of return for invested assets of 8%.
(a)
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Determine the residual income for each division.
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(b)
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Based on residual income, which of the divisions is the most profitable?
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