Consider the following data from two divisions of a company, P and Q:   Divisional P Q Sales $ 1,500,000 $ 1,000,000 Operating Income $ 600,000 $ 450,000 Investment $ 4,000,000 $ 2,750,000   If both divisions were presented with an opportunity to invest in a project that is estimated to achieve an ROI of 15%, what will the units likely decide?   Multiple Choice   Division P will not invest; Division Q will invest.   Division P will invest; Division Q will not invest.   Neither unit will invest in the projects.   Division P will be indifferent; Division Q will not invest.   Division P will invest; Division Q will be indifferent.

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Consider the following data from two divisions of a company, P and Q:

 

Divisional P Q
Sales $ 1,500,000 $ 1,000,000
Operating Income $ 600,000 $ 450,000
Investment $ 4,000,000 $ 2,750,000

 

If both divisions were presented with an opportunity to invest in a project that is estimated to achieve an ROI of 15%, what will the units likely decide?

 

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    Division P will not invest; Division Q will invest.

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    Division P will invest; Division Q will not invest.

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    Neither unit will invest in the projects.

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    Division P will be indifferent; Division Q will not invest.

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    Division P will invest; Division Q will be indifferent.

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