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Westerville Company reported the following results from last years operations:

Sales	$	1,200,000
Variable expenses		320,000
Contribution margin		880,000
Fixed expenses		640,000
Net operating income	$	240,000
Average operating assets	$	600,000

At the beginning of this year, the company has a $150,000 investment opportunity with the following cost and revenue characteristics:

Sales	$	240,000
Contribution margin ratio		50	% of sales
Fixed expenses	$	84,000

The companys minimum required rate of return is 15%.

1. What is last years margin?

2. What is last years turnover?

3. What is last years return on investment (ROI)?

5. What is the turnover related to this years investment opportunity?