1.Bruno Corporation is involved in the business of injection molding of plastics. It is considering the purchase of a new computer-aided design and manufacturing machine for $430,000. The company believes that with this new machine it will improve productivity and increase quality, resulting in an increase in net annual cash flows of $113,622 for the next 6 years. Management requires a 10% rate of return on all new investments. Click here to view PV table.

Calculate the internal rate of return on this new machine. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 10. For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.)

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2.Pierre's Hair Salon is considering opening a new location in French Lick, California. The cost of building a new salon is $275,000. A new salon will normally generate annual revenues of $60,640, with annual expenses (including depreciation) of $39,400. At the end of 15 years the salon will have a salvage value of $79,000.

Calculate the annual rate of return on the project. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.)

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