Carter Corporation has a target return of 15%. If a prospective investment has an estimated return on investment of 20%, and a residual income of $10,000, what is the estimated cost of the investment?

a. $200,000
b. $ 66,667
c. $ 50,000
d. The answer can't be determined from this information.


A
0.20 - 0.15 = 0.05 residual income
$10,000 / 0.05 = $200,000

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