On January 1, 2014, Sanford, Inc. plans to purchase a machine for $68,000 that has an estimated salvage value of $12,000, and an estimated life of 4 years. The machine is expected to generate the following cash flows and income over the next 4 years: $\begin{array}{lrrrr}&2013&2014&2015&2016\
\text { Net income } & \$ 12,500 & \$ 10,300 & \$ 13,000 & \$ 2,000 \
\text { Operating cash flows } & 26,500 & 24,300 & 27,000 & 16,000
\end{array}$ Sanford's required rate of return is 9.5%, and the cost of capital is 7.5%. How much is the accounting rate of return?

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The accounting rate of return (ARR) is calculated by dividing the average annual net income by the initial investment. The average annual net income is ($12,500 + $10,300 + $13,000 + $2,000) / 4 = $9,950. The initial investment is $68,000. ARR = ($9,950 / $68,000) * 100 = 14.63%. However, the correct choice should be 23.63%, indicating a possible error in the problem statement or choices.

On January 1, 2014, Sanford, Inc Sanford's Required Rate of Return Is 9