A manufacturer is considering investing in a new production line that requires an initial capital investment of £79,000. Once in operation, the production line is expected to generate the following net earnings at the end of the years stated: YEAR 1 2 3 4 EARNINGS £15,500 £17,200 £19,500 £12,700 Furthermore, exactly mid-year during the second year there will be a further one-off maintenance cost amounting to £1,600. Then at the end of the planned 4-year service it is expected that the company will be able to sell the machinery for £41,000. Calculate, to the nearest 0.01%, the annual internal rate of return the manufacturer can expect to earn from this investment.

A manufacturer is considering investing in a new production line that requires an initial capital investment of £79,000. Once in operation, the production line is expected to generate the following net earnings at the end of the years stated: YEAR 1 2 3 4 EARNINGS £15,500 £17,200 £19,500 £12,700 Furthermore, exactly mid-year during the second year there will be a further one-off maintenance cost amounting to £1,600. Then at the end of the planned 4-year service it is expected that the company will be able to sell the machinery for £41,000. Calculate, to the nearest 0.01%, the annual internal rate of return the manufacturer can expect to earn from this investment.

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