Baxter is considering buying an automated machine that costs $600,000. It requires working capital of $60,000. Annual cash savings are anticipated to be $280,200 for five years. The company uses straight-line depreciation. The salvage value at the end of five years is expected to be $24,000. The working capital will be recovered at the end of the machine's life.

Required:

Compute the accrual accounting rate of return based on the initial investment