Bryan manufacturing had sales of $4,000,000 and net operating income of $700,000. operating assets during the year averaged $600,000. the manager of hardcastle is considering the purchase of a new machine which is expected to increase average operating assets by 8%. if the new machine is purchased, the company's new return on investment (roi) would be:

Arnold rossiter is a 40-year-old employee of the barrington company who will retire at age 60 and expects to live to age 75. the firm has promised a retirement income of $20,000 at the end of each year following retirement until death. the firm's pension fund is expected to earn 7 percent annually on its assets and the firm uses 7% to discount pension benefits. what is barrington's annual pension contribution to the nearest dollar for mr. rossiter? (assume certainty and end-of-year cash flows.)