The Zeron Corporation Recently Purchased a New Machine for Its

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Zeron Corporation recently purchased a new machine for its factory operations at a cost of $921,250. The investment is expected to generate $250,000 in annual cash flows for a period of six years. The required rate of return is 14%. The old machine has a remaining life of six years. The new machine is expected to have zero value at the end of the six-year period. The disposal value of the old machine at the time of replacement is zero. What is the internal rate of return?

• A)15%
• B)16%
• C)17%
• D)18%

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