Orchids-R-Us is a high-end florist that ships fresh orchids worldwide. Orchids 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 $252,200. The equipment will have an initial cost of $1,303,300 and have an 8-year life. There is no salvage value for the equipment. If the hurdle rate is 10%, what is the internal rate of return? Ignore income taxes. (Future Value of $1, Present Value of $1, Future Value Annuity of $1, Present Value Annuity of $1.) (Use appropriate factor from the PV tables. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar amount.)

• Between 6% and 8%

• Between 8% and 10%

• Greater than 10%

• less than zero