Chapter 14, Problem 24QA

Net Present Value Talmage Inc. has just completed development of a new printer. The new product is expected to produce annual revenues of 2,700,000. Producing the printer requires an investment in new equipment costing 2,880,000. The printer has a projected life cycle of 5 years. After 5 years, the equipment can be sold for 360,000. Working capital is also expected to increase by 360,000, which Talmage will recover by the end of the new products life cycle. Annual cash operating expenses are estimated at 1,620,000. The required rate of return is 8%. Required: Prepare a schedule of the projected annual cash flows. Calculate the NPV using only discount factors from Exhibit 12B.1 (p. 670). Calculate the NPV using discount factors from both Exhibits 12B.1 and 12B.2 (p. 671).

Gallant Sports s considering the purchase of a new rock-climbing facility. The company estimates that the construction will require an initial outlay of $350,000. Other cash flows are estimated as follows: Assuming the company limits its analysis to four years due to economic uncertainties, determine the net present value of the rock-climbing facility. Should the company develop the facility if the required rate of return is 6%?

Average rate of returncost savings Maui Fabricators Inc. is considering an investment in equipment that will replace direct labor. The equipment has a cost of 125,000 with a 15,000 residual value and an eight-year life. The equipment will replace one employee who has an average wage of 28,000 per year. In addition, the equipment will have operating and energy costs of 5,150 per year. Determine the average rate of return on the equipment, giving effect to straight-line depreciation on the investment.