Average Rate of Return Lakeland Company is considering the purchase of equipment for $150,000. The equipment will expand the Company's production and increase revenue by $40,000 per year. Annual cash operating expenses will increase by $10,000. The equipment's useful life is 10 years with no salvage value. Lakeland uses straight-line depreciation. The income tax rate is 35%. What is the average rate of return on the investment?

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Increase in revenue	$Answer
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Average rate of return on investment

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