What is the IRR, assuming an industrial building can be purchased for $250,000 and is expected to yield cash flows of $18,000 for each of the next five years and be sold at the end of the fifth year for $280,000

9.2%

Explanation:

Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after-tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested

IRR can be calculated with a financial calculator  

Cash flow in year 0 =  $-250,000

Cash flow in year 1 = $18,000

Cash flow in year 2 = $18,000

Cash flow in year 3 = $18,000

Cash flow in year 4 = $18,000

Cash flow in year 5 = $18,000 + $280,000

IRR = 9.2%

To determine IRR using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button.