The following data are accumulated by Lone Peak Inc. in evaluating two competing capital investment proposals: 3D Printer Truck Amount of investment $32,000 $40,000 Useful life 4 years 9 years Estimated residual value 0 0 Estimated total income over the useful life $3,520 $14,400 Determine the expected average rate of return for each proposal. If required, round your answers to one decimal place. 3D Printer 55 % Truck 8 %

3D Printer 55 % Truck 8 %

Explanation:

The formula to compute the average rate of return for each proposal is shown  below:

The average rate of return = Average net income ÷ Average investment

Particulars                         3D printer         Truck

Average net income (a)           $880                     $1,600

                                        ($3,520 ÷ 4 years)      ($14,400 ÷ 9 years)

Average investment (b)   $16,000                         $20,000

                                         ($32,000 ÷ 2)              ($40,000 ÷ 2)

Average rate of return(a ÷ b)     55%                               8%

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