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Chapter 22, Problem 12QS
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Compute return on investment for each of the division below (each is an investment center). Comment on the relative performance of each investment center.
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a-1. Evaluate the performance of the two divisions assuming BMI uses return on investment (ROI). (Round your final answers to nearest whole percentage value.)
Evaluate the performance of two divisions assuming UEI uses economic value added (EVA).
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