161)
The following segment information is available for the three regions of the country in which Fresh
Snacks, Inc. does business (all amounts are in millions):
a. Determine the segment return on assets for each geographic segment.
b. Comment on the results. How do the segments compare with respect to profitability?
Midwest
$120/$310= 38.7%
West
$380/$782= 48.6%
South
$75/$103 = 72.8%
162)
Plimpton Sales uses special journals to record business transactions. Plimpton sells office equipment.
The company completed the following transactions a through j. Identify the journal in which each
transaction should be recorded.
Paid an installment on a bank loan.
Purchased inventory on credit.
Sold equipment to a customer on credit.
Sold equipment to a customer for cash.
Paid employees’ salaries in cash.
Received payment from a customer on credit.
Purchased office supplies on account.
Returned inventory to creditor before payment.
Sold equipment on account.