Question

A suggested project requires initial fixed assets of $227,000, has a life of 4 years, and has no salvage value. Assume depreciation is straight line to zero over the life of the project. Sales are projected at 31,000 units per year, the price per unit is $47, variable cost per unit is $23, and fixed costs are $842,900 per year. The tax rate is 23 percent and the required return is 11.5 percent. Suppose the projections given for price and quantity can vary by ±4 percent while variable and fixed cost estimates are accurate to within ±2 percent. What is the best-case NPV?

Answer 1

Answer:

NPV = -$132,193.77

Explanation:

best case NPV:

price per unit (+4%) = $48.88

sales per year (+4%) = 32,240

variable cost per unit (-2%) = $22.54

fixed costs (-2%) = $826,042

depreciation expense per year = $227,000 / 4 = $56,750

contribution margin per unit = $26.34

23% tax rate

discount rate = 11.5%

initial outlay = $227,000

net cash flows = {[($26.34 x 32,240) - $826,042 - $56,750] x 77%} + $56,750 = $30,885.392

NPV = -$132,193.77