Washington Company has two divisions: the Adams Division and the Jefferson Division. The following information pertains to last year's results: Adams Division Jefferson Division Net (after-tax) income $677,600 $315,000 3,282,500 Total capital employed 4,560,000 Washington's actual cost of capital was 13%. Required: 1. Calculate the EVA for the Adams Division. If required, enter a negative EVA as a negative number by entering your answer with the minus sign. 2. Calculate the EVA for the Jefferson Division. If required, enter a negative EVA as a negative number by entering your answer with the minus sign.

Washington Company has two divisions: the Adams Division and the Jefferson Division. The following information pertains to last year's results: Adams Division Jefferson Division Net (after-tax) income $677,600 $315,000 3,282,500 Total capital employed 4,560,000 Washington's actual cost of capital was 13%. Required: 1. Calculate the EVA for the Adams Division. If required, enter a negative EVA as a negative number by entering your answer with the minus sign. 2. Calculate the EVA for the Jefferson Division. If required, enter a negative EVA as a negative number by entering your answer with the minus sign.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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