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Major Corporation Operates a Wholesale Electrical Supply Company with Two

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Major Corporation operates a wholesale electrical supply company with two locations.Each location is evaluated as an investment center.Selected results from the latest year are as follows:
Location #1Location #2Sales$600,000$800,000Variable expenses460,000660,000Direct fixed expenses100,00080,000Average Assets890,000780,000Current liabilities120,000180,000Required rate of return10%12%Weighted average cost of capital8%6%Tax rate24%28%\begin{array}{lrr} & \underline{\textbf{Location \#1}} & \underline{\textbf{Location \#2}} \\\text{Sales} & \$600,000 & \$800,000 \\\text{Variable expenses} & 460,000 & 660,000 \\\text{Direct fixed expenses} & 100,000 & 80,000 \\\text{Average Assets} & 890,000 & 780,000 \\\text{Current liabilities} & 120,000 & 180,000 \\\text{Required rate of return} & 10\% & 12\% \\\text{Weighted average cost of capital} & 8\% & 6\% \\\text{Tax rate} & 24\% & 28\% \\\end{array}
a.Calculate the residual income for Location #1.
b.Calculate the EVA for Location #2.

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a. Operating income = $600,000 - $460,00...

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