Nelson Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The cost savings from the equipment would result in an annual increase in cash flow of $137,250. The equipment will have an initial cost of $525,000 and have a 5 year life. If the salvage value of the equipment is estimated to be $180,000, what is the accounting rate of return? Ignore income taxes.

10.50%

27.81%.

13.00%.

26.14%.