Westerville Company reported the following results from last year's operations:
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Sales |
$ |
1,200,000 |
Variable expenses |
|
320,000 |
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Contribution margin |
|
880,000 |
Fixed expenses |
|
640,000 |
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Net operating income |
$ |
228,000 |
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|
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Average operating assets |
$ |
600,000 |
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This year the company has a $150,000 investment opportunity with the following cost and revenue characteristics:
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|
Sales |
$ |
240,000 |
|
Contribution margin ratio |
|
50 |
% of sales |
Fixed expenses |
$ |
84,000 |
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The company's minimum required rate of return is 15%.
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If the company pursues the investment opportunity and otherwise performs the same as last year, what residual income will it earn this year?
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