The Following Data Concerns a Proposed Equipment Purchase: Cost $144,000

question 158

Multiple Choice

The following data concerns a proposed equipment purchase: Cost $144,000
Salvage value $ 4,000
Estimated useful life 4 years
Annual net cash flows $ 46,100
Depreciation method Straight-line
The annual average investment amount used to calculate the accounting rate of return is:

• A) $72,000
• B) $70,000
• C) $37,000
• D) $74,000
• E) $48,950

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