Martin Is Analyzing a Project and Has Gathered the Following

question 265

Multiple Choice

Martin is analyzing a project and has gathered the following data. Based on this data, what is the average accounting rate of return? The firm depreciates its assets using straight-line depreciation to
A zero book value over the life of the asset.

• A) 13.08 percent
• B) 15.77 percent
• C) 21.83 percent
• D) 26.17 percent
• E) 31.54 percent

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