
Concept Introduction:
Cost center:
Cost center incurs costs and does not generate the revenue directlyInvestment Center:
Investment center takes care of revenue, cost and investment
Profit Center:
Profit center generate revenue and incur expenses
Return on investment is a profitability ratio that represents the percentage return on the investment made. It is calculated by dividing the Net Income by the Average total assets. The formulas to calculate the ROI are as follows:
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The division to be given priority for expansion

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