GTO Incorporated is considering an investment costing $298,260 that results in net cash flows of $45,000 annually for 14 years. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

(a) What is the internal rate of return of this investment? (b) The hurdle rate is 12.5%. Should the company invest in this project on the basis of internal rate of return?

% a. Internal rate of return b. Should the company invest in this project on the basis of internal rate of return