The Following Data Pertain to an Investment Proposal The Income Tax Rate Is 28

question 40

Multiple Choice

The following data pertain to an investment proposal: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Required equipment investment } & \$ 124,000 \\\text { Annual cost savings } & \$ 52,000 \\\text { Projected life of investment } & 4 \text { years } \\\text { Projected salvage value } & \$ 0 \\\text { Required rate of return } & 8 \%\end{array}$$ The income tax rate is 28%. To which amount is the internal rate of return on this investment closest?

• A) 12.5%
• B) Less than 6%
• C) 25%
• D) 2.38%

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