6.1          Calculating Project NPV Paul Restaurant is considering the purchase of a $9,300 soufflé maker. The soufflé maker has an economic life of five years and will be fully depreciated by the straight-line method. The machine will produce 1,400 soufflés per year, with each costing $1.97 to make and priced at $4.95. The discount rate is 14 percent and the tax rate is 21 percent. Should the company make the purchase?

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6.1          Calculating Project NPV Paul Restaurant is considering the purchase of a $9,300 soufflé maker. The soufflé maker has an economic life of five years and will be fully depreciated by the straight-line method. The machine will produce 1,400 soufflés per year, with each costing $1.97 to make and priced at $4.95. The discount rate is 14 percent and the tax rate is 21 percent. Should the company make the purchase?

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  Amount ($)
Revenue of 1400 souffles   6,930
Less: Cost of 1400 souffles (2,758)
Less: Depreciation (1,860)
EBT 2,312
Less: Tax @21% 485.52
EAT 1,826.48
Add: Depreciation 1,860
Annual Cash Inflow 3,686.48
PVAF (14%, 5 years) 3.4331
PV of Cash Inflows 12,656.05
Less: PV of Cash Outflow 9,300
NPV 3,356.05

 

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