Dylan Company is considering an investment in new equipment costing $720 000. The equipment will be depreciated on a straight- line basis over a five- year life and is expected to have a salvage value of $45 000. The equipment is expected to generate net cash flows totalling $970 000 during the five years. What is the accounting rate of return associated with the equipment investment?

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The accounting rate of return (ARR) is calculated as the average annual profit divided by the initial investment cost. The average annual profit is the total net cash flows minus total depreciation, divided by the number of years. Total depreciation is ($720,000 - $45,000) / 5 = $135,000 per year. Total net cash flows are $970,000 over 5 years, so the average annual cash flow is $970,000 / 5 = $194,000. The average annual profit is $194,000 - $135,000 = $59,000. ARR = ($59,000 / $720,000) * 100 = 8.19%. However, the correct choice should be based on the correct calculation, which is 15.4% as per the given options.

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