The Martian Corporation, a space vehicle development company, is starting a new division that will develop the next-generation launch missile engine configuration. Use a hand application of the MIRR method to determine the EROR for the estimated net cash flows (in $1000 units) of $-44,000 in year 0, $13,000 in years 1 through 8, and $-3,000 in year 9. Assume a borrowing rate of 12% and an investment rate of 30% per year.

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