Deck 12: Organizational Structure and Performance Measurement

Question 1

Reference: 12-01
The following information is available on Company A: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 36,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 180,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-A company had the following results last year: 28%; and margin, 8%. The average operating assets last year were?

A)$2,500,000.
B)$2,450,000.
C)$200,000.
D)$540,000.

Answer 1

$200,000.

Question 2

Reference: 12-08
The following selected data pertain to Beck Co.'s Beam Division for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 400,000 \\\hline \text { Variable expenses } & \$ 100,000 \\\hline \text { Traceable fixed expenses } & \$ 250,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-How much is the residual income?

A)$80,000.
B)$50,000.
C)$40,000.
D)$10,000.

Answer 2

$10,000.

Question 3

Reference: 12-01
The following information is available on Company A: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 36,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 180,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Cable Company had the following results for the year just ended: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 2,500 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 4 \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Cable Company's average operating assets during the year were?

A)$10,000.
B)$50,000.
C)$12,500.
D)$200,000.

Answer 3

$12,500.

Question 4

Reference: 12-03
The Axle Division of LaBate Company makes and sells only one product. Annual data on the Axle Division's single product follow: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 50 \\\hline \text { Unit variable cost } & \$ 30 \\\hline \text { Total fixed costs } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 750,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 12 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-If the Axle Division sells 16,000 units per year, the return on investment should be

A)12%.
B)15%.
C)18%.
D)16%.

Question 5

Reference: 12-05
The Holmes Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 25,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 13,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Last year, a company had stockholder's equity of $160,000, net operating income of $16,000 and sales of $100,000.
Was?

A)9%.
B)7%.
C)10%.
D)8%.

Question 6

Reference: 12-08
The following selected data pertain to Beck Co.'s Beam Division for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 400,000 \\\hline \text { Variable expenses } & \$ 100,000 \\\hline \text { Traceable fixed expenses } & \$ 250,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Largo Company recorded for the past year, sales of $750,000 and had average operatin? assets of $375,000. What is the margin that Largo Company needed to earn in order to achieve an ROI of 15%?

A)2.00%.
B)9.99%.
C)7.50%.
D)15.00%.

Question 7

The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year:
For the past year, the turnover was?

A)1.00.
B)0.33.
C)2.00.
D)1.33.

Question 8

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Assuming that sales and net operating income remain the same, a company's return on investment will:

A)decrease if turnover decreases.
B)decrease if turnover increases.
C)increase if average operating assets increase.
D)decrease if average operating assets decrease.

Question 9

Reference: 12-03
The Axle Division of LaBate Company makes and sells only one product. Annual data on the Axle Division's single product follow: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 50 \\\hline \text { Unit variable cost } & \$ 30 \\\hline \text { Total fixed costs } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 750,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 12 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-If the Axle Division sells 15,000 units per year, the residual income should be

A)$100,000.
B)$50,000.
C)$10,000.
D)$30,000.

Question 10

Reference: 13-02
Financial statements for Larned Company appear below:
Larned Company
Balance Sheet
December 31, 20X6 and 20X5 (dollars in thousands)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & 20 X 6 & 20 \times 5 \\\hline \text { Current assets: } & & \\\hline \text { Cash and marketable securities } & \$ 130 & \$ 100 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable, net } & 150 & 130 \\\hline \text { Inventory } & 100 & 100 \\\hline \text { Prepaid expenses } & 20 & 20 \\\hline \text { Total current assets } & 400 & 350 \\\hline \text { Noncurrent assets: } & & \\\hline \text { Plant \& equipment, net } & 1,640 & 1,600 \\\hline\end{array}$$ $\begin{array}{|c|l|l|}\hline \text { Plant \& equipment, net } & {1,640}&{1,600} \\\hline \text { Total assets } & \$ 2,040 & \$ 1,950 \\\hline & & \\\hline \text { Current liabilities: } & & \\\hline \text { Accounts payable } & \$ 120 & \$ 120 \\\hline \text { Accrued liabilities } & 110 & 80 \\\hline \text { Notes payable, short term } & {170} & 160 \\\hline \text { Total current liabilities } & 400 & 360 \\\hline \text { Noncurrent liabilities: } & & \\\hline \text { Bonds payable } & 370 & 400 \\\hline \text { Total liabilities } & 770 & 760 \\\hline \text { Shareholders' equity: } & & \\\hline \text { Preferred shares, \$20 par, 10\% } & 120 & 120 \\\hline \text { Common shares, \$10 par } & 180 & 180 \\\hline \text { Additional paid-in capital--common shares } & 110 & 110 \\\hline \text { Retained earnings } & 860 & 780 \\\hline \text { Total shareholders' equity } & 1,270 & 1,190 \\\hline \text { Total liabilities \& shareholders' equity } & \$ 2,040 & \$ 1,950 \\\hline\end{array}$ Larned Company
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20X6 (dollars in thousands) $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales (all on account) } & \$ 2,930 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 2,050 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 880 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 350 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 530 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & 40 \\\hline \text { Net income before taxes } & 490 \\\hline \text { Income taxes (30\%) } & 147 \\\hline \text { Net income } & \$ 343 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Dividends during 20X6 totalled $263 thousand, of which $12 thousand were preferred dividends. The market price of a share of common stock on December 31, 20X6 was $160.
Included in operating expenses was depreciation expense of $20,000.
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-Which of the following is not an operating asset

A)Inventory.
B)Plant equipment.
C)Cash.
D)Common stock.

Question 11

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 12$$ The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 300,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Reed Company's sales last year totalled $150,000 and its return on investment (ROI)was 12%. If the company's turnover was 3, then its net operating income for the year must have been?

A)$12,000.
B)$6,000.
C)$18,000.
D)$2,000.

Question 12

The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year:

A)Only I and II.
B)Only I.
C)Only II and III.
D)Only I and III.

Question 13

Reference: 12-01
The following information is available on Company A: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 36,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 180,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Company A's residual income is?

A)$45,000.
B)$9,000.
C)$21,000.
D)$24,000.

Question 14

Reference: 12-05
The Holmes Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 25,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 13,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For the past year, the return on investment was?

A)25.00%
B)15.75%.
C)31.25%.
D)20.50%.

Question 15

Reference: 13-02
Financial statements for Larned Company appear below:
Larned Company
Balance Sheet
December 31, 20X6 and 20X5 (dollars in thousands)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & 20 X 6 & 20 \times 5 \\\hline \text { Current assets: } & & \\\hline \text { Cash and marketable securities } & \$ 130 & \$ 100 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable, net } & 150 & 130 \\\hline \text { Inventory } & 100 & 100 \\\hline \text { Prepaid expenses } & 20 & 20 \\\hline \text { Total current assets } & 400 & 350 \\\hline \text { Noncurrent assets: } & & \\\hline \text { Plant \& equipment, net } & 1,640 & 1,600 \\\hline\end{array}$$ $\begin{array}{|c|l|l|}\hline \text { Plant \& equipment, net } & {1,640}&{1,600} \\\hline \text { Total assets } & \$ 2,040 & \$ 1,950 \\\hline & & \\\hline \text { Current liabilities: } & & \\\hline \text { Accounts payable } & \$ 120 & \$ 120 \\\hline \text { Accrued liabilities } & 110 & 80 \\\hline \text { Notes payable, short term } & {170} & 160 \\\hline \text { Total current liabilities } & 400 & 360 \\\hline \text { Noncurrent liabilities: } & & \\\hline \text { Bonds payable } & 370 & 400 \\\hline \text { Total liabilities } & 770 & 760 \\\hline \text { Shareholders' equity: } & & \\\hline \text { Preferred shares, \$20 par, 10\% } & 120 & 120 \\\hline \text { Common shares, \$10 par } & 180 & 180 \\\hline \text { Additional paid-in capital--common shares } & 110 & 110 \\\hline \text { Retained earnings } & 860 & 780 \\\hline \text { Total shareholders' equity } & 1,270 & 1,190 \\\hline \text { Total liabilities \& shareholders' equity } & \$ 2,040 & \$ 1,950 \\\hline\end{array}$ Larned Company
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 20X6 (dollars in thousands) $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales (all on account) } & \$ 2,930 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 2,050 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 880 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 350 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 530 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & 40 \\\hline \text { Net income before taxes } & 490 \\\hline \text { Income taxes (30\%) } & 147 \\\hline \text { Net income } & \$ 343 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Dividends during 20X6 totalled $263 thousand, of which $12 thousand were preferred dividends. The market price of a share of common stock on December 31, 20X6 was $160.
Included in operating expenses was depreciation expense of $20,000.
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-The performance of the manager of Division A is measured by residual income. of the following would increase the manager's performance measure?

A)Increase in average operating assets.
B)Increase in minimum required return.
C)Decrease in average operating assets.
D)Decrease in net operating income.

Question 16

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The margin for the past year was?

A)19.2%.
B)11.2%.
C)8.0%.
D)14.4%.

Question 17

The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year:
Net operating income is defined as:

A)net income plus interest and taxes.
B)contribution margin minus traceable and common fixed expenses.
C)sales minus variable expenses and traceable fixed expenses.
D)sales minus variable expenses.

Question 18

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 12$$ The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 300,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For the past year, the return on investment was?

A)25.00%
B)15.75%.
C)33.33%.
D)20.50%.

Question 19

Reference: 12-05
The Holmes Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 25,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 13,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The net operating income in Year 1 was?

A)$140,000.
B)$150,000.
C)$135,000.
D)$90,000.

Question 20

Reference: 12-01
The following information is available on Company A: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 36,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 180,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Company A's return on investment (ROI)is?

A)36%.
B)20%.
C)4%.
D)15%.

Question 21

Reference: 12-02
The following data are available for the South Division of Redride Products, Inc. and the single product it makes: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 20 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per unit } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Annual fixed costs } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 1,500,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The Northern Division of the Smith Company had average operating assets totalling $150,000 last year. If the minimum required rate of return is 12% and if last year's net operating income at Northern was $20,000, then the residual income for Northern last year was?

A)$5,000.
B)$18,000.
C)$20,000.
D)$2,000.

Question 22

Reference: 12-07
The following selected data pertain to the belt division of Allen Corp. for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 80,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 2.5 \\\hline \text { Minimum required return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-How much is the return on investment?

A)15%.
B)16%.
C)40%.
D)20%.

Question 23

Reference: 12-07
The following selected data pertain to the belt division of Allen Corp. for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 80,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 2.5 \\\hline \text { Minimum required return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Keeping all other factors constant, which of the following would not cause an increase in the ROI?

A)Increase in liabilities.
B)Reduction in expenses.
C)Reduction in operating assets.
D)Increase in sales.

Question 24

Reference: 12-12
The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 300,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-All other things being equal, a company's return on investment (ROI)would generally increase when:

A)average operating assets increase.
B)sales decrease.
C)operating expenses increase.
D)operating expenses decrease.

Question 25

Reference: 12-03
The Axle Division of LaBate Company makes and sells only one product. Annual data on the Axle Division's single product follow: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 50 \\\hline \text { Unit variable cost } & \$ 30 \\\hline \text { Total fixed costs } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 750,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 12 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Suppose the manager of the Axle Division desires an annual residual income of $45,000. In order to achieve this, Axle should sell how many units per year?

A)19,500.
B)18,250.
C)16,750.
D)14,500.

Question 26

$$\text { Reference: 12-11 }$$ The Millard Division's operating data for the past two years are provided below: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 12 \% & 36 \% \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 800,000 & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & ? & \$ 360,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & ? & 3 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & 3,200,000 & ? \\\hline\end{array}$$ Millard Division's margin in Year 2 was 150% of the margin in Year 1.

-The average operating assets for Year 2 were?

A)$1,000,000.
B)$1,200,000.
C)$1,080,000.
D)$1,388,889.

Question 27

Reference: 12-02
The following data are available for the South Division of Redride Products, Inc. and the single product it makes: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 20 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per unit } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Annual fixed costs } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 1,500,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-How much is the return on the investment?

A)40%.
B)25%.
C)12.5%.
D)20%.

Question 28

Reference: 12-02
The following data are available for the South Division of Redride Products, Inc. and the single product it makes: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 20 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per unit } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Annual fixed costs } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 1,500,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The balance scorecard approach usually includes all of the following categories of measures except:

A)financial measures.
B)direct material measures.
C)internal business process measures.
D)learning and growth measures.

Question 29

$$\text { Reference: 12-09 }$$ The Northern Division of Gordon Company reported the following data for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 320,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & \$ 700,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Tax expense } & \$ 60,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Howe Company increased its ROI from 20% to 25%.. By how much was inventory reduced?

A)$40,000.
B)$10,000.
C)$8,000.
D)it is impossible to determine from the data given.

Question 30

$$\text { Reference: 12-09 }$$ The Northern Division of Gordon Company reported the following data for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 320,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & \$ 700,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Tax expense } & \$ 60,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The return on investment last year for the Northern Division was?

A)40.00%.
B)62.50%.
C)28.13%.
D)18.00%.

Question 31

$$\text { Reference: 12-05 }$$ The Holmes Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 25,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 13,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For the past year, the minimum required rate of return was?

A)11%.
B)13%.
C)12%.
D)14%.

Question 32

Reference: 12-07
The following selected data pertain to the belt division of Allen Corp. for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 80,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 2.5 \\\hline \text { Minimum required return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-In 2003 the real estate market experienced an all-time high revenue with a net income of $45 billion with investment of $10 billion. What is the ROI for the real estate industry?

A)5.44.
B)14.2.
C)6.22.
D)4.5.

Question 33

$$\text { Reference: 12-09 }$$ The Northern Division of Gordon Company reported the following data for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 320,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & \$ 700,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Tax expense } & \$ 60,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Which of the following are potential benefits of using multi-dimensional performance reporting?
I. Managers are less likely to miss facets of performance that impact financial results.
II. Performance measures can be more easily refined as strategies are changed and a better understanding of what works and what doesn't work is obtained.
III. In developing the system managers will focus on understanding cause and effect relationships in the way the business operates resulting in the discovery of opportunities for improvements.

A)Only II and III.
B)Only I and III.
C)I, II and III.
D)Only I and II.

Question 34

Reference: 12-12
The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 300,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For the past year, residual income was?

A)$45,000.
B)$30,000.
C)$0.
D)$75,000.

Question 35

Reference: 12-02
The following data are available for the South Division of Redride Products, Inc. and the single product it makes: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 20 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per unit } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Annual fixed costs } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 1,500,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-A company's return on investment is the:

A)margin multiplied by turnover.
B)turnover multiplied by average operating assets.
C)turnover divided by average operating assets.
D)margin divided by turnover.

Question 36

Reference: 12-02
The following data are available for the South Division of Redride Products, Inc. and the single product it makes: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 20 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per unit } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Annual fixed costs } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 1,500,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-If the South Division wants a residual income of $50,000 and the minimum required rate of return is 10%, the annual turnover will have to be?

A)0.80.
B)0.32.
C)1.25.
D)1.50.

Question 37

Reference: 12-12
The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 300,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-In computing the margin in a ROI analysis, which of the following is used in the denominator?

A)Net operating income.
B)Residual income.
C)Average operating assets.
D)Sales.

Question 38

Reference: 12-02
The following data are available for the South Division of Redride Products, Inc. and the single product it makes: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 20 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per unit } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Annual fixed costs } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 1,500,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Delmar Corporation is considering the use of residual income as a measure of the performance of its divisions. What major disadvantage of this method should the company consider before deciding to institute it?

A)Residual income does not measure how effectively the division manager controls costs.
B)Opportunities may be undertaken which will decrease the overall return on investment.
C)The minimum required rate of return may eliminate desirable opportunities from consideration.
D)This method does not make allowance for difference in the size of compared divisions.

Question 39

Reference: 12-07
The following selected data pertain to the belt division of Allen Corp. for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 80,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 2.5 \\\hline \text { Minimum required return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-How much is the residual income?

A)$80,000.
B)$100,000.
C)$40,000.
D)$420,000.

Question 40

$$\text { Reference: 12-09 }$$ The Northern Division of Gordon Company reported the following data for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 320,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & \$ 700,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Tax expense } & \$ 60,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Sales in Year 1 amounted to?

A)$400,000.
B)$900,000.
C)$750,000.
D)$1,200,000.

Question 41

Reference: 12-10
Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-During Cummings most profitable year its net income was $25,000. What is the ROI if the investment was $50,000?

A)63%.
B)51%.
C)50%.
D)28%.

Question 42

Reference: 12-06
The Baily Division recorded operating data as follows for the past two years: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 1,200,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 540,000 & 720,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 600,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Margin } & 15 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 22.5 \% & 18 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Baily Division's turnover was exactly the same in both Year 1 and Year 2.

-Suppose a manager's performance is to be measured by residual income. Which of the following will not result in an increase in the residual income figure for this manager, assuming other factors remain constant?

A)An increase in sales.
B)A decrease in operating assets.
C)A decrease in expenses.
D)An increase in the minimum required rate of return.

Question 43

Reference: 12-11
The Millard Division's operating data for the past two years are provided below: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 12 \% & 36 \% \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 800,000 & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & ? & \$ 360,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & ? & 3 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & 3,200,000 & ? \\\hline\end{array}$$ Millard Division's margin in Year 2 was 150% of the margin in Year 1.

-The turnover for Year 1 was?

A)4.0.
B)1.2.
C)1.5.
D)3.0.

Question 44

Reference: 12-05
The Holmes Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 25,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 13,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For the past year, the margin was?

A)14.75%.
B)13.00%.
C)12.50%.
D)15.00%.

Question 45

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The return on investment for the past year was?

A)28%.
B)20%.
C)8%.
D)36%.

Question 46

Reference: 12-10
Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Emiley Inc., newly incorporated on January 2, earned $100,000 in net operating income in its first year of operations which ended December 31. Operating assets, which increased evenly throughout the year, totalled $200,000 at year end. ROI for the year was?

A)0%.
B)50%.
C)200%.
D)100%.

Question 47

$$\text { Reference: 12-09 }$$ The Northern Division of Gordon Company reported the following data for last year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 900,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 320,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & \$ 700,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Tax expense } & \$ 60,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 15 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The residual income for the Northern Division last year was?

A)$90,000.
B)$135,000.
C)$125,000.
D)$48,000.

Question 48

Reference: 12-04
Estes Company has assembled the following data for its divisions for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Division A } & \text { Division B } \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 520,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 20,300 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 1.25 & 4 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & 3.9 \% \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 14 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Residual income } & ? & \$ 6,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Division A's residual income is?

A)$35,000.
B)$45,000.
C)$20,000.
D)$30,000.

Question 49

Reference: 12-10
Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-A segment of a business responsible for both revenues and expenses would be called:

A)a motivation centre.
B)a profit centre.
C)an investment centre.
D)a cost centre.

Question 50

Reference: 12-04
Estes Company has assembled the following data for its divisions for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Division A } & \text { Division B } \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 520,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 20,300 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 1.25 & 4 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & 3.9 \% \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 14 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Residual income } & ? & \$ 6,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Division A's sales are?

A)$625,000.
B)$200,000.
C)$125,000.
D)$400,000.

Question 51

Reference: 12-12
The Sherlock Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 300,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 225,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 20 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For the past year, the margin was?

A)15.75%.
B)20.50%.
C)33.33%.
D)25.00%.

Question 52

Reference: 12-05
The Holmes Division recorded operating data as follows for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 25,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 100,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 80,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 13,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For the past year, the turnover was?

A)2.
B)25.
C)4.
D)10.

Question 53

Reference: 12-03
The Axle Division of LaBate Company makes and sells only one product. Annual data on the Axle Division's single product follow:
Suppose the manager of the Axle Division desires a return on investment of 22%. In order to achieve this goal, the Axle Division must sell how many units per year?

A)18,250.
B)16,750.
C)14,500.
D)19,500.

Question 54

Reference: 12-03
The Axle Division of LaBate Company makes and sells only one product. Annual data on the Axle Division's single product follow:

A)Only I and III.
B)Only I and II.
C)Only I.
D)Only III.

Question 55

Reference: 12-10
Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The minimum required rate of return for the past year was?

A)36%.
B)12%.
C)8%.
D)40%.

Question 56

Reference: 12-06
The Baily Division recorded operating data as follows for the past two years: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 1,200,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 540,000 & 720,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 600,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Margin } & 15 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 22.5 \% & 18 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Baily Division's turnover was exactly the same in both Year 1 and Year 2.

-Sales and average operating assets for Company P and Company Q are given below: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Sales } & \text { Average Operating Assets } \\\hline \text { Company P } & \$ 20,000 & \$ 8,000 \\\hline \text { Company Q } & \$ 50,000 & \$ 10,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ What is the margin that each company will have to earn in order to generate a return on investment of 20%?

A)12% and 16%.
B)8% and 4%.
C)2.5% and 5%.
D)50% and 100%.

Question 57

Reference: 12-11
The Millard Division's operating data for the past two years are provided below: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 12 \% & 36 \% \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 800,000 & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & ? & \$ 360,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & ? & 3 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & 3,200,000 & ? \\\hline\end{array}$$ Millard Division's margin in Year 2 was 150% of the margin in Year 1.

-The net operating income for Year 1 was?

A)$240,000.
B)$768,000.
C)$384,000.
D)$256,000.

Question 58

Reference: 12-06
The Baily Division recorded operating data as follows for the past two years: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 1,200,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 540,000 & 720,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 600,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Margin } & 15 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 22.5 \% & 18 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Baily Division's turnover was exactly the same in both Year 1 and Year 2.

-The average operating assets in Year 2 were?

A)$900,000.
B)$750,000.
C)$800,000.
D)$720,000.

Question 59

Reference: 12-06
The Baily Division recorded operating data as follows for the past two years: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 1,200,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 540,000 & 720,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 600,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Margin } & 15 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 22.5 \% & 18 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Baily Division's turnover was exactly the same in both Year 1 and Year 2.

-Assuming that sales and average operating assets remain the same, a company's return on investment will:

A)decrease if margin increases.
B)increase if net operating income increases.
C)decrease if net operating income decreases.
D)increase if margin decreases.

Question 60

Reference: 12-06
The Baily Division recorded operating data as follows for the past two years: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 1,200,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 540,000 & 720,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 600,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Margin } & 15 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 22.5 \% & 18 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Baily Division's turnover was exactly the same in both Year 1 and Year 2.

-Which of the following is not an operating asset?

A)inventory.
B)investment in another company.
C)cash.
D)plant equipment.

Question 61

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 06$$ The Baily Division recorded operating data as follows for the past two years: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 1,200,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 540,000 & 720,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 600,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Margin } & 15 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 22.5 \% & 18 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Baily Division's turnover was exactly the same in both Year 1 and Year 2.

-The margin in Year 2 was?

A)12.00%.
B)22.50%.
C)27.00%.
D)18.75%.

Question 62

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-An investment centre has the highest level of responsibility from a performance management perspective.

Question 63

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-ROI and residual income can be used as performance measures.

Question 64

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Some managers believe that residual income is superior to return on investment as a
means of measuring performance, since it encourages the manager to make investment decisions that are more consistent with the interests of the company as a whole.

Question 65

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Multidimensional performance systems such as the balanced scorecard are appropriate for not-for-profit organizations but not for commercial businesses.

Question 66

$$\text { Reference: 12-04 }$$ Estes Company has assembled the following data for its divisions for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Division A } & \text { Division B } \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 520,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 20,300 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 1.25 & 4 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & 3.9 \% \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 14 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Residual income } & ? & \$ 6,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Turnover is computed by dividing average operating assets into:

A)invested capital.
B)total assets.
C)sales.
D)net operating income.

Question 67

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Support departments within an organization such as information technology, cannot be evaluated as profit centres as they have no external sales revenues.

Question 68

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-In performing return on investment calculations, it is safe to assume that total assets from the balance sheet may be used in all calculations.

Question 69

$$\text { Reference: 12-11 }$$ The Millard Division's operating data for the past two years are provided below: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 12 \% & 36 \% \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 800,000 & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & ? & \$ 360,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & ? & 3 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & 3,200,000 & ? \\\hline\end{array}$$ Millard Division's margin in Year 2 was 150% of the margin in Year 1.

-Division B had a ROI last year of 15%. The division's minimum required rate of return is 10%. If the division's average operating assets last year were $450,000, then the division's residual income for last year was?

A)$37,500.
B)$22,500.
C)$45,000.
D)$67,500.

Question 70

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Centralized organizations normally include multiple business segments.

Question 71

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-For purposes of determining the costs to be included in each segment's performance evaluations, in general common fixed costs should be allocated to each segment and traceable fixed costs should not be assigned to segments.

Question 72

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The turnover for the past year was?

A)6.94.
B)1.40.
C)2.50.
D)2.98.

Question 73

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Since the sales figure is neutral in the return on investment (ROI)formula ROI = Margin
× Turnover, a change in total sales will not affect ROI.

Question 74

$$\text { Reference: 12-11 }$$ The Millard Division's operating data for the past two years are provided below: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } \\\hline \text { Return on investment } & 12 \% & 36 \% \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & \$ 800,000 & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & ? & \$ 360,000 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & ? & 3 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & 3,200,000 & ? \\\hline\end{array}$$ Millard Division's margin in Year 2 was 150% of the margin in Year 1.

-The sales for Year 2 were?

A)$3,200,000.
B)$1,200,000.
C)$3,333,333.
D)$3,000,000.

Question 75

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-In looking at ROI, turnover measures management's ability to control operating expenses in relation to sales.

Question 76

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Transfer prices that one segment of an organization charges other segments of the same
organization are always the costs of the goods or services provided.

Question 77

Reference: 12-02
The following data are available for the South Division of Redride Products, Inc. and the single product it makes: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Unit selling price } & \$ 20 \\\hline \text { Variable cost per unit } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Annual fixed costs } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 1,500,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-How many units must the South Division sell each year to have an ROI of 16%

A)52,000.
B)240,000.
C)65,000.
D)130,000.

Question 78

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-A key feature of the balanced scorecard performance measurement system is that the different dimensions are linked together.

Question 79

$$\text { Reference: 12-04 }$$ Estes Company has assembled the following data for its divisions for the past year: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Division A } & \text { Division B } \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & \$ 500,000 & ? \\\hline \text { Sales } & ? & \$ 520,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 20,300 \\\hline \text { Turnover } & 1.25 & 4 \\\hline \text { Margin } & ? & 3.9 \% \\\hline \text { Minimum required rate of return } & 14 \% & ? \\\hline \text { Residual income } & ? & \$ 6,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-Division B's average operating assets are?

A)$81,200.
B)$2,080,000.
C)$1,333,333.
D)$130,000.

Question 80

$$\text { Reference: } 12 - 10$$ Harstin Corporation has provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 625,000 \\\hline \text { Gross margin } & 70,000 \\\hline \text { Net operating income } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Stockholders' equity } & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Average operating assets } & 250,000 \\\hline \text { Residual income } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

-The return on investment can ordinarily be improved by either increasing sales, reducing expenses, or reducing operating assets, assuming each of the other factors remain unchanged.