Question

Suppose that a firm has purchased some land for $1,250,000 a year ago to develop a new outlet, and the land now would sell $2,000,000. They are now evaluating the outlet and that it would cost them $12,000,000 to build the outlet, $150,000 to purchase needed equipment, $15,000 to transport and install the equipment, and $500,000 in inventory ($250,000 coming from one of their warehouses). What would you estimate its initial investment outlay to be?

Answer 1

Answer:

$13,915,000

Explanation:

Land-cost              $1,250,000

Construction cost $12,000,000

Equipment cost(150,000+15,000) $165,000

Inventory                          $500,000

Total initial investment outlay $13,915,000

Please note that fair value of land is irrelevant as the land was purchased for the outlet being set up and not for any other project.