The Expected Average Rate of Return for a Proposed Investment

question 75

Multiple Choice

The expected average rate of return for a proposed investment of $800,000 in a fixed asset with a useful life of four years, straight-line depreciation, no residual value, and an expected total net income of $360,000 for the four years is

• A) 45%
• B) 22.5%
• C) 11.3%
• D) 5.5%

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Definitions:

Standby Fee

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Overallotment Option

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IPO Underpricing

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