You are evaluating an investment alternative that costs $$65,000,$is expected to last $7$years$,$ and has a $$6000$salvage value. The investment is expected to generate an operating cash inflow of $$17,000$each year for years $1,2,$and $3,$and $$18,000$in years $4,5,6,$and $7.$The operating cash outflow each year is $2044.(4)$ Calculate the simple rate of return for this two investment