Wisconsin Fabricators Inc. is considering an investment in equipment that will replace direct labor. The equipment has

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Wisconsin Fabricators Inc. is considering an investment in equipment that will replace direct labor. The equipment has a cost of $90,000 with a $10,000 residual value and a 10-year life. The equipment will replace one employee who has an average wage of $30,000 per year. In addition, the equipment will have operating and energy costs of $4,500 per year. Determine the average rate of return on the equipment, giving effect to straight-line depreciation on the investment.

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Financial and Managerial Accounting Using Excel for Success

ISBN: 978-1111993979

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Authors: James Reeve, Carl S. Warren, Jonathan Duchac

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