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Average Rate of Return
The following data are accumulated by Lone Peak Inc. in evaluating two competing capital investment proposals:
| 3D Printer | Truck | ||||
| Amount of investment | $24,000 | $48,000 | |||
| Useful life | 4 years | 7 years | |||
| Estimated residual value | 0 | 0 | |||
| Estimated total income over the useful life | $1,920 | $13,440 | |||
Determine the expected average rate of return for each proposal. If required, round your answers to one decimal place.
| 3D Printer | % | 
| Truck | % | 
| Expected Annual Rate of Return = | Expected Annual Earning | |
| Initial Investment | ||
| 3D Printer | Truck | |
| Average Estimated Total Income | 1,920 | 13,440 | 
| Initial Investment | 24,000 | 48,000 | 
| Expected Annual Rate of Return | 8.0% | 28.0% |