Question

g (Ignore income taxes in this problem.) The management of Mashiah Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $305,000, would last for 6 years, and would have no salvage value. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $105,000 per year. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 7% on all investment projects. Click here to view Exhibit 8B-1 and Exhibit 8B-2 to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. The net present value of the proposed project is closest to:

Answer 1

Answer:

= $195,486.67

Explanation:

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

Cash flow in year 0 = $-305,000

Cash flow each year from year 1 to 6 = $105,000

I = 7%

NPV = $195,486.67

To find the NPV using a financial calacutor:

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

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