Question

Hsung Company accumulates the following data concerning a proposed capital investment: cash cost $175, 846, net annual cash flows $37, 300, and present value factor of cash inflows for 10 years 5.02 (rounded). (If the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg -45 or parentheses eg (45).)
Determine the net present value, and indicate whether the investment should be made?

Answer 1

Answer:

NPV = $11400

As the NPV from the project is positive, the investment should be made.

Explanation:

The NPV or net present value is an important metric that is used for project and investment evaluation. The NPV is the present value of the series of cash flows provided by the project less the initial cost incurred to undertake the project. NPV can be calculated as follows,

NPV = (Annual Cash Flow * Present value factor) - Initial cost

NPV = (37300 * 5.02)  -  175846

NPV = $11400

As the NPV from the project is positive, the investment should be made.