What is the simple annual rate of return on a $10,000, 3-year investment with cash inflows of $2,000 each year? A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40%

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What is the simple annual rate of return on a $10,000, 3-year investment with cash inflows of $2,000 each year?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 30%

D. 40%

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The simple annual rate of return is calculated by dividing the annual cash flow by the initial investment.

Step 2

Initial investment = $10,000

Annual cash flows = $2,000

The simple annual rate of return is calculated as follows:

Simple annual rate of return=annual cash flowsinitial investment×100=$2,000$10,000×100=20%

 

Note: Annual cash flows are the same every year.

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