A company invests $$7$ million dollars to purchase and update the landscaping on a piece of real

estate. As the trees and shrubs mature, the building site is expected to increase in value due to

the more attractive nature of the landscaping and the panoramic views of a nearby city. The site

is expected to sell for $$17$ million dollars eight years from now. What is the company$$s expected

nominal annual rate of return on this real estate investment?