Question - Legend Service Center just purchased an automobile hoist for $32,900. The hoist has an 8-year life and an estimated salvage value of $3,640. Installation costs and freight charges were $4,140 and $830, respectively. Legend uses straight-line depreciation.
The new hoist will be used to replace mufflers and tires on automobiles. Legend estimates that the new hoist will enable his mechanics to replace 6 extra mufflers per week. Each muffler sells for $73 installed. The cost of a muffler is $38, and the labor cost to install a muffler is $12.
(a) Compute the cash payback period for the new hoist.
(b) Compute the annual rate of return for the new hoist.