Average Rate of Return, Cash Payback Period, Net Present Value Method for a Service Company Spanish Peaks Railroad Inc. is considering acquiring equipment at a cost of $1,250,000, The equipment has an estimated life of eight years and no residual value. It is expected to provide yearly net cash flows of $312,500. The company's minimum desired rate of return for net present value analysis is 12%, Present Value of an Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 0.943 0.909 0.893 1.833 1.736 1.690 1.626 1.528 2.673 .487 2.402 2.283 2.106 3.465 3.170 3.037 2.855 2.589 4.212 3.791 3.605 3.3532.991 4.917 4.355 4.111 3.7853.326 5.582 4.868 4.5644.1603.605 6.210 5.335 4.968 4.4873.837 6.802 5.759328 4.7724.031 7.3606.145 5.650 5.019 4.192 10% 12% 1596 20% 0.B70 0.833 Compute the following: a. The average rate of return, giving effect to straight-line depreciation on the investment. If required, round your answer to one decimal place. b. The cash payback period C. The net present value. Use the above table of the present value of an annuity of $1. Round to the nearest dollar. Present value of annual net cash flows Amount to be Invested Net present value