Problem:

A project has an initial requirement of $698,700 for fixed assets and $61,000 for net working capital. The fixed assets will be depreciated to a zero book value over the 4-year life of the project and will be worthless at the end of the project. All of the net working capital will be recouped after 4 years. The expected annual operating cash flow is $218,000.

Required:

Question: What is the project's internal rate of return if the tax rate is 35 percent? Note: Explain all steps comprehensively.