Answer:
6%
Explanation:
we can use the future value formula to determine the internal rate of return:
future value = present value (1 + r)ⁿ
1,000 = 496.97 (1 + r)¹²
(1 + r)¹² = 1,000 / 496.97 = 2.012194
¹²√(1 + r)¹² = ¹²√2.012194
1 + r = 1.059999
r = 1.059999 - 1 = 0.059999 ≈ 6%