Question: The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to? A) 41.3% B) 18.9%
C) 12.5% D) 32.4%
Answer: B) 18.9%
Solution:
Given:
Increase in expenses= 47,000
Increase in sales revenues= 150,000
Initial investment- 328,000
Let X = the simple rate of return
X=Annual incremental revenue/Initial Investment
X=(150,000-47,000)/328,000
X=103,000/328,000
X=18.9 %