The Pasta Division of Whole Grain Corporation had sales of $5,500,000 and operating income of $1,375,000 last year. The total assets of the Pasta Division were $2,750,000, while current liabilities were $280,000. Whole Grain Corporation's target rate of return is 15%, while its weighted average cost of capital is 7%. The effective tax rate for the company is 20%. What is the Pasta Division's Residual Income (RI)?
A)$962,500
B)$1,100,000
C)$1,182,500
D)$412,500

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Residual Income (RI) is calculated as Operating Income - (Target Rate of Return * Operating Assets). Operating Assets are Total Assets - Current Liabilities. So, Operating Assets = $2,750,000 - $280,000 = $2,470,000. The Target Rate of Return is 15%, so the charge is 15% of $2,470,000 = $370,500. Therefore, RI = $1,375,000 - $370,500 = $1,004,500. However, none of the options exactly match this calculation, suggesting a possible mistake in the calculation or interpretation of the given options. Given the options, the closest or possibly intended correct calculation involves a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the given data or formula. Re-evaluating for potential errors or alternative interpretations might be necessary.

The Pasta Division of Whole Grain Corporation Had Sales of $5,500,000