Which of the following 1-year investments has the highest rate of return?
(a) $12,500 that yields $1125 in interest,
(b) $56,000 that yields $6160 in interest, or
(c) $95,000 that yields $7600 in interest
Sample problems and notes are based on the following textbook: Engineering Economy 7th Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0073376301
ISBN-10: 0073376302
Edition: 7
Author: Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin
Published Date: 2011
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