Neptune Ltd

question 55

Multiple Choice

Neptune Ltd. wants to expand its operations by manufacturing a new product line. New equipment will cost $225,000. Incremental sales are estimated at $150,000 per year for 6 years. Variable costs of producing the new product line are 52% of sales and incremental annual fixed costs are $25,000. The equipment can be salvaged after 6 years for 16% of its original cost. The company's required rate of return for new projects is 18%. Ignore income taxes. What is the internal rate of return of this investment?

• A) 13.62%
• B) 12.75%
• C) 10.00%
• D) 6.86%
• E) 18.00%

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