Harris Co. is considering a 12-year project that is estimated to cost $900,000 and has no residual value. Harris seeks to earn an average rate of return of 15% on all capital projects. Determine the necessary average annual income (using (using straight-line depreciation) that must be achieved on this project for it to be acceptable to Harris Co.

Harris Co. is considering a 12-year project that is estimated to cost $900,000 and has no residual value. Harris seeks to earn an average rate of return of 15% on all capital projects. Determine the necessary average annual income (using (using straight-line depreciation) that must be achieved on this project for it to be acceptable to Harris Co.

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Chapter12: Capital Investment Analysis

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