Bruno Corporation is involved in the business of injection molding of plastics. It is considering the purchase of a new computer$-$aided

design and manufacturing machine for $$443,000.$ The company believes that with this new machine it will improve productivity and

increase quality, resulting in an increase in net annual cash flows of $$104,715$ for the next $6$ years. Management requires a $10\%$ rate of

return on all new investments.

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Calculate the internal rate of return on this new machine. $($Round answer to $0$ decimal places, e$.$g$.13\%.$ For calculation purposes,

use $5$ decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.$)$

Internal rate of return

$\%$

Should the investment be accepted?

The investment

be accepted.