The internal rate of return method is used by Carlisle Construction Co. in analy

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The internal rate of return method is used by Carlisle Construction Co. in analyzing a capital expenditure proposal that involves an investment of $67,072 and annual net cash flows of $16,000 for each of the 10 years of its useful life.

a. Determine a present value factor for an annuity of $1 which can be used in determining the internal rate of return. If required, round your answer to three decimal places.

b. Using the factor determined in part (a) and the present value of an annuity of $1 table above, determine the internal rate of return for the proposal.
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Present Value of an Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833 2 1.833 1.736 1.690 1.626 1.528 3 2.673 2.487 2.402 2.283 2.106 4 3.465 3.170 3.037 2.855 2.589 5 4.212 3.791 3.605 3.352 2.991 6 4.917 4.355 4.111 3.784 3.326 7 5.582 4.868 4.564 4.160 3.605 8 6.210 5.335 4.968 4.487 3.837 9 6.802 5.759 5.328 4.772 4.031 10 7.360 6.145 5.650 5.019 4.192

Explanation / Answer

a Present value factor for internal rate of return = 67072/16000= 4.192 b Internal rate of return = 20%

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