Delta Mu Delta Is Considering Purchasing Some New Equipment Costing

question 110

Multiple Choice

Delta Mu Delta is considering purchasing some new equipment costing $393,000.The equipment will be depreciated on a straight-line basis to a zero book value over the four-year life of the project.Projected net income for the four years is $16,900, $25,300, $27,700, and $18,400.What is the average accounting rate of return?

• A)11.23 percent
• B)11.63 percent
• C)12.01 percent
• D)12.49 percent
• E)10.87 percent

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Definitions:

Minor Expenditures

Small or insignificant costs that are usually of a non-recurring nature and may not be capitalized.

Discounted Note

A debt instrument sold for less than its face value that will pay the face value at maturity, effectively providing interest to the holder.

Notes Receivable

Financial assets representing amounts owed to a company, promised to be paid back with interest.

Accounts Receivable Assigned

A financing arrangement where a company uses its receivables as collateral to secure a loan.