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 $172,000. The equipment has an estimated life of 10 years and no residual value. It is expected to provide yearly net cash flows of $43,000. The company's minimum desired rate of return for net present value analysis is 10%. Present Value of an Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 0.870 1.626 2.283 2.855 1 0.943 0.909 1.833 1.736 2.673 2.487 3.465 3.170 4.212 3.791 4.917 4.355 5.582 4.868 6.210 5.335 6.802 5.759 10 7.360 6.145 Compute the following: 0.893 1.690 2.402 3.037 3.605 4.111 4.564 4.968 5.328 5.650 0.833 1.528 2.106 2.589 2.991 3.326 3.605 3.837 4.031 4.192 3.785 4.160 4.467 4.772 5.019 required, round your an a. The average rate of return, giving effect to straight line depreciation on the investment. b. The cash payback period. Tarif required, use a minus son to indicate negative net present C. The net present value. Use the above table of the present value of an annuity of $1. value for current grading purpose. 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 ed, use a minus sign to indicate negative net present C. The net present value. Use the above table of the present value of an annusty of $1 Roundt value for current grading purpose Present value of annual net cash flows Amount to be invested Net present value