Question

Lazar Corporation is evaluating a proposal to invest in a machine costing $89,000. The machine has an estimated useful life of ten years, and an estimated salvage value of $14,000. The machine will increase the company's net income by approximately $9,600 per year. All revenue and expenses other than depreciation will be received and paid in cash.
Required:
1. The expected rate of return on average investment of the machine is ____________.
a. 10.0%
b. 48.0%
c. 17.0%
d. 18.6%

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D is correct

Expected rate of return = 18.6%

Explanation:

The expected rate of return is the proportion of average investment that is earned as income . It is calculated as follows:

Rate of return on investment = average return / Average investment

Average investment = (Initial cost + salvage value)/ 2

Average investment = 89,000 +14,000/ 2= 51500

Net income = $9,600

Expected rate of return =  9,600/51,500×  100

                               = 18.6%