Alpha IncIs Evaluating the Purchase of a Machine Costing $350,000

question 108

Multiple Choice

Alpha Inc.is evaluating the purchase of a machine costing $350,000.The expected useful life of the machine is 5 years at the end which it would have no residual value, and the depreciation is assumed to be on straight-line basis.The estimated total income from the machine is $500,000.The expected average rate of return for this machine is:

• A) 26.4%.
• B) 42.6%.
• C) 38.5%.
• D) 57.1%.

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