Average Rate of Return-Cost Savings Northwest Fabricators Inc. is considering an investment in equipment that will replace direct labor. The equipment has a cost of $103,000 with a $9,000 residual value and a five-year life. The equipment will replace one employee who has an average wage of $32,680 per year. In addition, the equipment will have operating and energy costs of $9,960 per year. Determine the average rate of return on the equipment, giving effect to straight-line depreciation on the investment. If required, round to the nearest whole percent. %

Average Rate of Return-Cost Savings Northwest Fabricators Inc. is considering an investment in equipment that will replace direct labor. The equipment has a cost of $103,000 with a $9,000 residual value and a five-year life. The equipment will replace one employee who has an average wage of $32,680 per year. In addition, the equipment will have operating and energy costs of $9,960 per year. Determine the average rate of return on the equipment, giving effect to straight-line depreciation on the investment. If required, round to the nearest whole percent. %

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Chapter12: Capital Investment Analysis

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