The management of Plotnik Corporation is investigating purchasing equipment that would increase sales revenues by $269,000 per year and cash operating expenses by $156,000 per year. The equipment would cost $294,000 and have a 6 year life with no salvage value. The simple rate of return on the investment is closest to (Ignore income taxes.):
A. 21.8%
B. 38.4%
C. 16.7%
D. 23.8%
Answer: A
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