Answer:
A) initial outlay = $150 million
Cash flow year 1 = [($30 - $25) x 0.6] + $25 = $28
Cash flow year 2 = [($30 - $25) x 0.6] + $25 = $28
Cash flow year 3 = [($30 - $25) x 0.6] + $25 = $28
Cash flow year 4 = [($30 - $25) x 0.6] + $25 + ($25 x 60%) + $50 = $93
B) Using a financial calculator, NPV = -$16.85 million
C) cash flow year 4 should increase by $24.667 million, meaning that the selling price must increase by $$24.667/0.6 = $41.11 million
minimum selling price $25 + $41.11 = $66.11 million
D) They pay for specific social programs rather than general government activities.
Answer:
Equivalent annual cost method
Explanation:
Equivalent annual cost method is a method used to choose between two projects with an unequal life span
The decision rule is to choose the product with the higher Equivalent annual cost
Equivalent annual cost method is better for making this decision because if net present value is used, the project with the higher useful life would be chosen. this does not mean it is more profitable
1.A.The mission of the System
2.C.Losses
3.B.Operational Characteristics