The following information is available for Sweet Dreams Company:
$$\begin{array} { l r r }
\text { Sales } & \$ 100,000 \
\text { Operating expenses } & \$ 94,000 \
\text { Operating assets } & \$ 40,000 \
\text { Stockholder's equity } & \$ 25,000 \
\text { Cost of capital } & 10 \%
\end{array}$$
What is Sweet Dreams Company's return on investment (ROI)?
A) 6.0%.
B) 10.0%.
C) 15.0%.
D) 24.0%.

Question

The following information is available for Sweet Dreams Company:
$$\begin{array} { l r r } 
\text { Sales } & \$ 100,000 \
\text { Operating expenses } & \$  94,000 \
\text { Operating assets } & \$ 40,000 \
\text { Stockholder's equity } & \$ 25,000 \
\text { Cost of capital } &  10 \%
\end{array}$$
What is Sweet Dreams Company's return on investment (ROI)?
A) 6.0%.
B) 10.0%.
C) 15.0%.
D) 24.0%.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ROI is calculated as (Net Operating Income / Operating Assets) * 100. Net Operating Income is Sales minus Operating Expenses, which is $6,000. Thus, ROI = ($6,000 / $40,000) * 100 = 15.0%.

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