Answer:
Wilson's Antiques
The value of the option to wait is:
= $1,236.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Alternative 1 Alternative 2
Now Wait (one year after)
Initial cost of project $10,000 $10,500 ($10,000 * 1.05)
Increase in initial cost 5%
Project's estimated life 2 years 2 years
Annual cash inflows $6,500 $7,500
Discount rate = 10%
PV annuity factor at 10% 1.736 1.736
Present value of annuity $11,284 $13,020
Net present value $1,284 $2,520
The value of the option to wait is $1,236 ($2,520 - $1,284)
