8 Dobson Corp is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in net income of $52,000. The equipment will have an initial cost of $516,000 and have an seven year life. There is no salvage value of the equipment. The hurdle rate is 12%. Ignore income taxes. a. Calculate accounting rate of return (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Rate of Return % 52 b. Calculate payback period (Round your answer to one decimal place.) Payback Period Years Next >