Universal Mines Inc. operates three mines in West Virginia. The ore from each mine is separated into two grades before it is shi
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Answer:
the cash payback period for both projects is 2 years
NPV for plant expansion = $304,707.24
NPV for Retail Store Expansion = $309,744.41
retail store expansion has the greater NPV
Explanation:
Here is the full question for question 2
. Because of the timing of the receipt of the net cash flows, the
plant expansion
retail store expansion
has the higher net present value
Payback calculates the amount of time it takes to recover the amount invested in a project from it cumulative cash flows
Please check the attached image for a calculation of how the payback period was calculated.
Net present value is the present value of after tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.
NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator
for Plant Expansion
Cash flow in year 0 = -900,000
Cash flow in year 1 = 450,000
Cash flow in year 2 = 450,000
Cash flow in year 3 = 340,000
Cash flow in year 4 = 280,000
Cash flow in year 5 = 180,000
I = 15%
NPV = $304,707.24
For retail store expansion
Cash flow in year 0 = -900,000
Cash flow in year 1 = 500,000
Cash flow in year 2 = 400,000
Cash flow in year 3 = 350,000
Cash flow in year 4 = 250,000
Cash flow in year 5 = 200,000
I = 15%
NPV = $309,744.41
retail store expansion has the greater NPV
To find the NPV 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 NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
3. Press compute
