Suppose That a New Machine Tool Having a Useful Life

question 142

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a new machine tool having a useful life of only one year costs $80,000. Suppose, also, that the net additional revenue resulting from buying this tool is expected to be $96,000. The
Expected rate of return on this tool is

• A) 80 percent.
• B) 8 percent.
• C) 2 percent.
• D) 20 percent.

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