Spanish Peaks Railroad Inc. is considering acquiring equipment at a cost of $76,000. The equipment has an estimated life of 10 years and no residual value. It is expected to provide yearly net cash flows of $38,000. The company's minimum desired rate of return for net present value analysis is 15%

Present Value of an Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833 2 1.833 1.736 1.690 1.626 1.528 3 2.673 2.487 2.402 2.283 2.106 4 3.170 3.037 2.589 3.465 4.212 2.855 3.353 5 3.791 3.605 2.991 6 4.917 4.355 4.111 3.785 4.160 3.326 3.605 7 4.868 4.564 5.582 6.210 8 4.968 4.487 5.335 5.759 3.837 4.031 9 6,802 5.328 4.772 5.650 5.019 4.192 10 7.360 6.145 Compute the following: a. The average rate of return, giving effect to straight line depreciation on the investment. If required, round your answer to one decimal place % b. The cash payback period 2 years c. The net present value. Use the above table of the present value of an annuity of $1. Round to the nearest dollar. If required, use a minus sign to indicate negative net 11 present value for current grading purpose Present value of annual net cash flows Amount to be invested Net present value