Quip Corporation wants to purchase a new machine for $300,000.Management predicts that the machine can produce sales of $200,000 each year for the next 5 years.Expenses are expected to include direct materials,direct labor,and factory overhead (excluding depreciation)totaling $80,000 per year.The firm uses the straight-line depreciation and expects the machine to have a residual value of $50,000.Quip's tax rate is 40%.Management requires a minimum of 10% return on all investments.What is the estimated book (accounting)rate of return based on average investment?

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The Answer of Quip Corporation wants to purchase a new machine for $300,000.Management predicts that the machine can produce sales of $200,000 each year for the next 5 years.Expenses are expected to include direct materials,direct labor,and factory overhead (excluding depreciation)totaling $80,000 per year.The firm uses the straight-line depreciation and expects the machine to have a residual value of $50,000.Quip's tax rate is 40%.Management requires a minimum of 10% return on all investments.What is the estimated book (accounting)rate of return based on average investment?

Quip Corporation Wants to Purchase a New Machine for $300,000