M11-4 Calculating Accounting Rate of Return, Payback Period [LO 11-1, 11-2]

Blue Marlin Company is considering the purchase of new equipment for its factory. It will cost $244,000 and have a $48,800 salvage value in five years. The annual net income from the equipment is expected to be $26,840, and depreciation is $39,040 per year. Calculate Blue Marlins annual rate of return and payback period for the equipment.