Question,Calculating Average Rate of Return

[princeeagel]

Investmnt 4 machine=$14000
salvage value=$6000 after 5 years
Annual Average profits=$800
find Average Rate of Return?

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[aamalik]

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<br />Investmnt 4 machine=$14000
salvage value=$6000 after 5 years
Annual Average profits=$800
find Average Rate of Return?

Show all steps in calculation...
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Interest rate should have been mentioned, anyway

cumulative profit ------ 5*800 = $ 4000
salvage value ------------------ $ 6000
total value -------------------- $ 10000
average yearly return ---------- $ 2000
average pa rate ---------------- 2000/14000*100 = 14.29%