Turnover and return on investment


Blackstone company

Statements of financial position

                                     Beginning balance      Ending balance
Assets                           
Cash                                   130,000                   170,000
Accounts receivable              100,000                   130,000       
Plant and equipment (net)     180,000                   150,000
Investment in balsam co.        50,000                   60,0000
Goodwill                               120,000                  120,000
Total assets                         $580,000                $630,000

Liabilities and owners equity:

Accounts payable                            220,000                  250,000
Other liabilities                                100,000                    80,000
Owner’s equity                                260,000                   300,000
Total liabilities and owner’s equity    $580,000                 $630,000

Blackstone Company

Income Statement

Sales                               $1,1335,000
Less operating expense        1,214,850
Net operating income              120,150
Less tax expense                      40,000
Net income                             $80,150

Other info: The company paid dividends of $32,200 last year. The “investment in balsam company” on the statement of financial position represents an investment in the stock of another company.

A) What is the company’s margin, turnover and return on investment for last year?

B) The Board of Directors of Blackstone has set a minimum required return of 25%. What was the company’s residual income last year?

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