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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Westerville Company reported the following results from last years operations: Sales $ 1,500,000 Variable expenses 650,000

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Westerville Company reported the following results from last years operations:

Sales $ 1,500,000
Variable expenses 650,000
Contribution margin 850,000
Fixed expenses 580,000
Net operating income $ 270,000
Average operating assets $ 1,000,000

This year, the company has a $160,000 investment opportunity with the following cost and revenue characteristics:

Sales $ 240,000
Contribution margin ratio 70 % of sales
Fixed expenses $ 144,000

The companys minimum required rate of return is 10%.

13. If the company pursues the investment opportunity and otherwise performs the same as last year, what residual income will it earn this year?

Residual Income

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