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Author: LANEN

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Chapter 14, Problem 27E

Compare Alternative Measures of Division Performance

The following data are available for two divisions of Solomons Company:

Chapter 14, Problem 27E, Compare Alternative Measures of Division Performance The following data are available for two

The cost of capital for the company is 8 percent. Ignore taxes.

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a. If Solomons measures performance using ROI, which division had the better performance?
b. If Solomons measures performance using economic value added, which division had the better performance? (The divisions have no current liabilities.)
c. Would your evaluation change if the company’s cost of capital were 16 percent? Why?

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