Global Water Treatment, Inc. is analyzing a proposed investment that would initially require $750,000 of new equipment. This equipment would be depreciated on a straight-line basis to a zero balance over the four-year life of the project. The estimated salvage value is $150,000. The project requires $50,000 initially for net working capital, all of which will be recouped at the end of the project. The projected operating cash flow is $ 265,000 a year. What is the internal rate of return on this project if the relevant tax rate is 21 percent?

• 15.51 percent

• 15.98 percent

• 20.12 percent

• 17.64 percent

• 17.99 percent