4 points Two divisions of Jean Company reported the following results: | | Schultz Division | Riley Division | | :-------- | :---------------- | :------------- | | Profit Margin | 22% | 22% | | Investment Turnover | 2.1 | 1.6 | | Operating Income | $50,000 | $38,000 | Which of the following statements best describes why the Return on Investment (ROI) for Schultz Division is higher than for Riley Division? Schultz Division controls costs better than does Riley Division. Schultz Division more effectively uses assets to generate sales than does Riley Division. Schultz Division has higher operating income than does Riley Division. Schultz Division generates more income from every sales dollar than does Riley Division.
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