Tom's Tool Factory is an investment center and is responsible for all of its net income and the use of its assets. This year, the invested assets totaled $475,000, and net income was $275,000. What is the return on investment?

A) 57.9%
B) 172.3%
C) 5.0%
D) 115.0%

Return On Investment

A measure used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated as a ratio of net profit to the initial cost of the investment.

Invested Assets

Assets that are purchased or acquired for the purpose of generating income or appreciating in value, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and losses from total revenue, indicating the firm's profitability over a specific period.