Question

Easton Corporation is involved in the evaluation of a new computer-integrated manufacturing system. The system has a projected initial cost of $1,000,000. It has an expected life of six years, with no salvage value, and is expected to generate annual cost savings of $250,000. Based on Easton Corporation's analysis, the project has a net present value of $57,625.
1. Refer to Rhodes Corporation. What discount rate did the company use to compute the net present value? Present value tables or a financial calculator are required.
a. 10 %
b. 11 %
c. 12 %
d. 13 %
2. Refer to Rhodes Corporation. What is the project's profitability index?
a. 1.058
b. .058
c. .945
d. 1.000
3. Refer to Rhodes Corporation. What is the project's internal rate of return? Present value tables or a financial calculator are required.
a. between 12.5 and 13.0 percent
b. between 11.0 and 11.5 percent
c. between 11.5 and 12.0 percent
d. between 13.0 and 13.5 percent

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

1. The discount rate is

If we go through the options

like we assume 10%

So, the net present value is

= ($250,000 × 4.3553) - $1,000,000

= $1,088,825 - $1,000,000

= $88,825

Now if the discount rate is 11%

So, the net present value os

=  ($250,000 × 4.2305) - $1,000,000

= $1,057,625 - $1,000,000

= $57,625

So the net present value is $57,625

2. The profitability index is

= ($1,000,000 + $57,625) ÷ ($1,000,000)

= 1.058

3. The internal rate of return is

It is 12.98% that lies between 12.5% and 13%