tandard Media has a required rate of return of 5 percent, a cost of capital of 4 percent, and an income tax rate of 30 percent. The following information about its two divisions has been provided by management: Audio Division Video Division NOPAT $1,400,000 $2,000,000 Sales $10,000,000 $12,500,000 Invested capital $15,000,000 $17,500,000 How much is the ROI of the Audio Division?

tandard Media has a required rate of return of 5 percent, a cost of capital of 4 percent, and an income tax rate of 30 percent. The following information about its two divisions has been provided by management: Audio Division Video Division NOPAT $1,400,000 $2,000,000 Sales $10,000,000 $12,500,000 Invested capital $15,000,000 $17,500,000 How much is the ROI of the Audio Division?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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