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 $176,000. The equipment has an estimated life of 10 years and no residual value. It is expected to provide yearly net cash flows of $44,000. 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 15% Year 6% 10% 12% 20% 1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833 1.736 2 1.833 1.690 1.626 1.528 2.673 2.283 2.487 2.402 2.106 4 3.465 3.170 3.037 2.855 2.589 3.605 3.353 5 4.212 3.791 2.991 3.785 4.917 4.355 4.111 3.326 3.605 7 5.582 4.868 4.564 4.160 6.210 4.968 4.487 3.837 8 5.335 6.802 5.759 5.328 4.772 4.031 6.145 5.650 5.019 10 7.360 4.192 Compute the following: Compute the following: The average rate of return, giving effect to straight-line depreciation on the investment. If required, round your answer to one decimal place. a. % 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. If required, use a minus sign to indicate negative net present value for current grading purpose Present value of annual net cash flows Amount to be invested Net present value