Paul Pierce Enterprises reports net income of $800,000, average total assets of
$2,400,000, and average total liabilities of $400,000. Calculate the return on assets and
return on equity ratios.
Phillip’s Fun Center has several playgrounds areas, go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats,
paintball, and laser tag. Determine whether the company should report each of the
following items as discontinued operations, other revenues, or other expenses:
1. The company sells an outdoor playground at a gain of $5,000.
2. The company sold its old go-karts at a loss of $25,000 and replaced them with all new
go-karts.
3. The company sold its laser tag center at a loss of $10,000 to focus on the other more
profitable segments. Laser tag is considered to be a separate business segment.
4. The company restructured its business at a cost of $75,000, replacing some employee
positions with automated equipment.