Koogle Corporation uses residual income to evaluate the performance of its divisions. The company's minimum required rate of return is 13%. In August, the Commercial Products Division had average operating assets of $530,000 and net operating income of $76,700. What was the Commercial Products Division's residual income in August?

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Residual Income = Net Operating Income - (Minimum Required Rate of Return x Average Operating Assets)
Residual Income = $76,700 - (0.13 x $530,000)
Residual Income = $76,700 - $68,900
Residual Income = $7,800
Therefore, the Commercial Products Division's residual income in August was $7,800. Choice C is the correct answer.

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