Question

Addison Corporation is considering the purchase of equipment that would increase sales revenues by $250,000 per year and cash operating expenses by $100,000 per year. The equipment would cost $400,000 and have a 5-year life with no salvage value. The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to ________. multiple choice

Answer 1

Answer:

17.5%

Explanation:

depreciation = 400,000 / 5 = 80,000

return = $250,000 - %100,000 - $80,000 = 70,000

70,000 / 250,000 =