Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 124

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .
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 the Neptune Ltd. investment?

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

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