Company A is eyeing to purchase a piece of factory equipment for P300,000. It is expected to generate P150,000 of additional annual profit during those years. The equipment could would only last for three years. The company thinks it can sell the equipment for scrap afterward for about P10,000. Using IRR, will it be a good decision for the company to purchase the equipment considering a return of 10%.

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