I-Mobile Inc. is considering an investment in new equipment that will be used to manufacture a mobile communications device. The device is expected to generate additional annual sales of 2,100 units at \(\$ 370\) per unit. The equipment has a cost of \(\$ 920,000\), residual value of \(\$ 88,000\), and an eight-year life. The equipment can only be used to manufacture the device. The cost to manufacture the device is shown below.

Determine the average rate of return on the equipment.

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Cost per unit: Direct labor Direct materials Factory overhead (including depreciation) Total cost per unit $ 45 170 35 $250