Calculate the ARR, on average investment for project C.

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The following information relates to three possible capital expenditure projects. Because of capital rationing only one project can be accepted.

 

Project:                                         A                                 B                                C      .

Initial cost                               R100 000                    R115 000                    R90 000

Expected life                               5 years                         5 years                         4 years

Scrap value                               R5 000                        R7 500                          R4 000

Cash-inflows                                  R                                 R                                 R

End year 1                                   40 000                         50 000                        27 500

               2                                   35 000                         35 000                        32 500

               3                                   32 500                         25 000                        47 500

               4                                   30 000                         25 000                        50 000

               5                                   27 500                         25 000                        

 

The company estimates its cost of capital is 18%.

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(a) Calculate the ARR, on average investment for project C.  

 

 

 

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