Colin Is Analyzing a 3-Year Project That Has an Initial

question 35

Multiple Choice

Colin is analyzing a 3-year project that has an initial cost of $199,800. This cost will be depreciated straight-line to zero over three years. The projected annual net income for the three years is $11,600, $15,900, and $17,200. If the discount rate is 12 percent, what is the average accounting rate of return?

• A) 13.94 percent
• B) 14.91 percent
• C) 15.66 percent
• D) 14.75 percent
• E) 15.31 percent

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