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Chapter 25, Problem 25.1APR
1. (a)
To determine
Average
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:
The average rate of return for each project.
2.
To determine
To prepare: The report the merits of the two investments to the capital investment committee.
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