A Company Is Evaluating the Purchase of a Machine for $900,000

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Short Answer

A company is evaluating the purchase of a machine for $900,000 with a six-year useful life and no salvage value. The company uses straight-line depreciation and it assumes that the annual net cash flow from using the machine will be received uniformly throughout each year. In calculating the accounting rate of return, what is the company's average investment?

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Definitions:

Risk-averse

Describes individuals or entities that prefer to avoid risk and would rather settle for a less uncertain outcome than a potentially higher but risky return.

Expected Income

The amount of money an individual or entity anticipates to receive over a certain period, often based on current or past earnings.

Risk-averse

Describes individuals or entities that prefer to avoid risk and choose the option with the least uncertainty and potential for loss.

Subjective Probabilities

Probabilities based on personal judgment and beliefs rather than objective data or mathematical calculations.