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**Capital Turnover Calculation for the Bedding Division of Homestore Corporation**

The Bedding Division of Homestore Corporation achieved sales of $9,000,000 and an operating income of $1,620,000 in the previous year. The division's total assets were valued at $2,500,000, with current liabilities amounting to $310,000. Homestore Corporation aims for a target rate of return of 11%, with a weighted average cost of capital sitting at 9%. The company also has an effective tax rate of 25%.

**Question:**
What is the Bedding Division's capital turnover?

**Options:**
- A. 29
- B. 3.6
- C. 8.1
- D. 5.6

**Explanation:**
The capital turnover ratio is a measure of how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales. It is calculated by dividing the sales by the total assets.

**Solution:**
\[ \text{Capital Turnover} = \frac{\text{Sales}}{\text{Total Assets}} = \frac{9,000,000}{2,500,000} = 3.6 \]

The correct answer is **B. 3.6**.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Capital Turnover Calculation for the Bedding Division of Homestore Corporation** The Bedding Division of Homestore Corporation achieved sales of $9,000,000 and an operating income of $1,620,000 in the previous year. The division's total assets were valued at $2,500,000, with current liabilities amounting to $310,000. Homestore Corporation aims for a target rate of return of 11%, with a weighted average cost of capital sitting at 9%. The company also has an effective tax rate of 25%. **Question:** What is the Bedding Division's capital turnover? **Options:** - A. 29 - B. 3.6 - C. 8.1 - D. 5.6 **Explanation:** The capital turnover ratio is a measure of how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales. It is calculated by dividing the sales by the total assets. **Solution:** \[ \text{Capital Turnover} = \frac{\text{Sales}}{\text{Total Assets}} = \frac{9,000,000}{2,500,000} = 3.6 \] The correct answer is **B. 3.6**.
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