Clapton Corporation Is Considering an Investment in New Equipment Costing

question 36

Multiple Choice

Clapton Corporation is considering an investment in new equipment costing $900,000. The equipment will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over a ten-year life and is expected to have a salvage value of $90,000. The equipment is expected to generate net cash flows of $140,000 for each of the first five years and $100,000 for each of the last five years. What is the accounting rate of return associated with the equipment investment?

• A)8.89%
• B)9.23%
• C)8.52%
• D)7.88%

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Definitions:

Estimated Useful Life

The anticipated period over which an asset is expected to be used before it is fully depreciated.

Units-of-production

A method of depreciation based on an asset's usage, activity, or parts produced rather than passing time.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Molding Machine

A machine used in manufacturing to shape liquid or pliable material using a rigid frame called a mold or matrix.