3. APPLE is in need of a microcomputer network for its staff. The company uses straight-line depreciation for all capital assets. Annual required rate of return is 14%. The company has received three proposals, with related facts as follows:
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Required:
Compute the payback period, net present value, and accrual accounting rate of return with initial investment, for each proposal. Show computations. Rank each proposal 1, 2, and 3 using each method separately. Which proposal is best? Why? (15%)