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22 September, 04:48

The management of Ro Corporation is investigating automating a process. Old equipment, with a current salvage value of $12,000, would be replaced by a new machine. The new machine would be purchased for $402,000 and would have a 6 year useful life and no salvage value. By automating the process, the company would save $139,000 per year in cash operating costs. The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to (Ignore income taxes.):

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18.5%

16.7%

34.6%

17.9%

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  1. 22 September, 08:02
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    18.5%

    Explanation

    Ro Corporation

    Annual incremental cost savings$139,000

    Annual depreciation ($402,000 - $0) / 6 $67,000

    Annual incremental net operating income$72000

    Simple rate of return = Annual incremental net operating income : Initial investment

    = $72,000 : ($402,000 - $12,000)

    =$72,000:390,000

    = 18.5% (rounded)

    Therefore T

    The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to 18.5%
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