Chapter 26, Problem 26.1APE

### Accounting

27th Edition
WARREN + 5 others
ISBN: 9781337272094

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### Accounting

27th Edition
WARREN + 5 others
ISBN: 9781337272094
Textbook Problem

# Average rate of returnDetermine the average rate of return for a project that is estimated to yield total income of $180,000 over five years, has a cost of$400,000, and has a $50,000 residual value. To determine Average Rate of Return: Average rate of return is a method that measures the average earnings of a particular business, as a percentage of the average investment. It is also known as accounting rate of return. Calculation of Average rate of return: AverageRateofReturn}=(EstimatedAverageAnnualIncome)(AverageInvestment)×100 To determine: The average rate of return for a project. Explanation The average rate of return for the project is 16%. Working Notes: Calculation of Average Rate of Return: AverageRateofReturn}=(EstimatedAverageAnnualIncome)(AverageInvestment)×100=($36,000)(\$225,00)×100=16%

(Refer equation (1) and (2) of the working notes)

Calculation of Average Annual Income:

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