Handle Fabrication is a division of a major corporation. Last year the division had total sales of $36,160,000, net operating income of $2,892,800, and average operating assets of $8,000,000. The company's minimum required rate of return is 12%.

1. The division manager wants to invest in additional delivery trucks in an effort to increase returns. The trucks would cost $1,500,000. The manager estimates that the additional trucks will increase distribution and therefore increase operating income by $75,000. What would be the divisions return on investment after making this investment?

2. Assume that a manager would only receive her bonus if her division achieves an ROI of 34%. If the managers performance were judged based on ROI, would she invest in the additional trucks? Yes or no.