The prospective exploration for oil in the outer continental shelf by a small, independent drilling company has produced a rather curious pattern of cash flows as follows: EOY Net Cash Flow 0 -548462 1-10 $200,000 10 -$1,500,000 The $1,500,000 expenses at EOY 10 will be incurred by the company in dismantling the drilling rig. Customarily, the company expects to earn at least 20 % per year on invested capital before taxes. Determine the ERR. (HINT: use percentage, but omit percent symbol).

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The prospective exploration for oil in the outer continental shelf by a small, independent
drilling company has produced a rather curious pattern of cash flows as follows:
EOY Net Cash Flow
0
-548462
1-10 $200,000
10 -$1,500,000
The $1,500,000 expenses at EOY 10 will be incurred by the company in dismantling the
drilling rig. Customarily, the company expects to earn at least 20 % per year on invested
capital before taxes. Determine the ERR. (HINT: use percentage, but omit percent symbol).
Transcribed Image Text:The prospective exploration for oil in the outer continental shelf by a small, independent drilling company has produced a rather curious pattern of cash flows as follows: EOY Net Cash Flow 0 -548462 1-10 $200,000 10 -$1,500,000 The $1,500,000 expenses at EOY 10 will be incurred by the company in dismantling the drilling rig. Customarily, the company expects to earn at least 20 % per year on invested capital before taxes. Determine the ERR. (HINT: use percentage, but omit percent symbol).
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