Content Area Average Rate of ReturnCost Savings Sager Industries is considering an investment in equipment that will replace direct labor. The equipment has a cost of $112,000 with a $10,000 residual value and a 10-year life. The equipment will replace three employees who have average total wages of $19,880 per year. In addition, the equipment will have operating and energy costs of $5,410 per year. Determine the average rate of return on the equipment, giving effect to straight-line depreciation on the investment..