Question

Idaho Industries Inc. is considering a project that has an initial aftertax outlay or aftertax cost of​ $450,000. The respective future cash inflows from its fiveyear project for years 1 through 5 are​ $95,000 each year. Idaho expects an additional cash flow of​ $60,000 in the fifth year. The firm uses the IRR method and has a hurdle rate of​ 10%. Will Idaho accept the​ project? A. Idaho accepts the project because it has an IRR greater than​ 10%. B. Idaho accepts the project because it has an IRR greater than​ 5%. C. Idaho rejects the project because it has an IRR less than​ 10%. D. There is not enough information to answer this question.

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Explanation:

Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested

IRR can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 0 =  $-450,000

Cash flow each year from year 1 to 4 = $95,000

Cash flow in year 5 = $95,000 + $60,000 = $155,000

IRR = 5.62%

Idaho would reject the project because the IRR is less than the hurdle rate

To find the IRR using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button.