Assume that management is evaluating the purchase of a new machine as follows: Cost of new machine: $800,000 Residual value: $0 Estimated total income from machine: $300,000 Expected useful life: 5 years The average rate of return of a new equipment is _____.

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  1.  Assume that management is evaluating the purchase of a new machine as follows:
  • Cost of new machine: $800,000
  • Residual value: $0
  • Estimated total income from machine: $300,000
  • Expected useful life: 5 years

The average rate of return of a new equipment is _____.

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