The Management of Duker Corporation Is Investigating Purchasing Equipment That

question 58

Multiple Choice

The management of Duker Corporation is investigating purchasing equipment that would increase sales revenues by $130,000 per year and cash operating expenses by $39,000 per year. The equipment would cost $328,000 and have an 8 year life with no salvage value. The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to:

• A)12.5%
• B)27.7%
• C)38.5%
• D)15.2%

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Proprietorship

A business entity that is owned and run by one individual where there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business.

Income Statement

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Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue, indicative of the company's profitability.

Net Profit

The amount of money that remains from revenues after all operating expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted.