Answer:
Project Average rate of return
A 16%
Z 15%
Explanation:
The average rate of return (ARR) is the proportion of the average investment that is earned as profit.
Average rate of return(ARR) = average operating income/ Average investment
Project A=
Average income = 57,600/12 = 4800
Average investment = (55,000 + 5,000)/2 = 30000
ARR = 4,800/30,000 × 100 = 16%
Projecr Z
Average income = 63,000/15= 4200
Aveage investment = (50,000 + 6,000)/2= 28,000
ARR = 4,200/28,000× 100 = 15%