FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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The Foundational 15 (Static) [LO10-1, LO10-2]

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Westerville Company reported the following results from last year’s operations:

 
Sales $ 1,000,000
Variable expenses 300,000
Contribution margin 700,000
Fixed expenses 500,000
Net operating income $ 200,000
Average operating assets $ 625,000


At the beginning of this year, the company has a $120,000 investment opportunity with the following cost and revenue characteristics:

 
Sales $ 200,000  
Contribution margin ratio 60 % of sales
Fixed expenses $ 90,000  

 

The company’s minimum required rate of return is 15%.

 

Foundational 10-14 (Static)

14. If Westerville’s chief executive officer will earn a bonus only if her residual income from this year exceeds her residual income from last year, would she pursue the investment opportunity?

 

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  • No 
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