Pocket Pilot Inc. is considering an investment in new equipment that will be use

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Pocket Pilot Inc. is considering an investment in new equipment that will be used to manufacture a mobile communications device. The device is expected to generate additional annual sales of 4,700 units at $205.00 per unit. The equipment has a cost of $480,800, residual value of $36,200, and an eight-year life. The equipment can only be used to manufacture the device. The cost to manufacture the device is shown below.

Cost per unit:

  Direct labor $34.00

Direct materials 133.00

Factory overhead (including depreciation) 22.60

Total cost per unit $189.60

Determine the average rate of return on the equipment. If required, round to the nearest whole percent.
%

Explanation / Answer

Annual net income = 4700*(205-189.6)= 72380 Average investment=(480800+36200)/2= 258500 Average rate of return=Annual net income/Average investment=72380/258500= 28%

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