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The average rate of return for this investment is a. 15% b. 5% c. 25% d. 10%

The management of Wyoming Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $375,000. The company's desired rate of return is 6%. The present value factor for an annuity of $1 at interest of 6% for 5 years is 4.212. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability of this investment: Year 1 2 3 4 5 Income from Operations $18,750 18,750 18,750 18,750 18,750 Net Cash Flow $93,750 93,750 93,750 93,750 93,750 The average rate of return for this investment is 5% 25%