Question

The Unique Bookshelf Company is considering the purchase of a custom delivery van costing approximately $50,000. Using a discount rate of 20%, the present value of future cost savings is estimated at $51,200. To yield the 20% return, the actual cost of the van should not exceed the $50,000 estimate by more than:

Answer 1

Answer:

$1,200

Explanation:

Given that

Purchase of a customer delivery van = $50,000

discount rate = 20%

Present value of future cost savings = $51,200

Yield = 20%

Based on the above information, as per the net present value the initial cost of the equipment should not be more than the present value of cash inflows  i.e. $51,200

So the more than amount is

= $51,200 - $50,000

= $1,200