Westerville Company reported the following results from last year's 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 company's minimum required rate of return is 15%. What was last year's margin?

Westerville Company reported the following results from last year's 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 company's minimum required rate of return is 15%. What was last year's margin?

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