Question

Trident Office is considering remodeling the office building it leases to Robert Roberts, CPA. The remodeling costs are estimated at $225,000. If the building is remodeled, Robert Roberts, CPA has agreed to pay an additional $75,000 per year in rent for the next five years. The discount rate is 10 percent. What is the benefit of the remodeling project to Professional Properties

Answer 1

Answer:

$59,309

Explanation:

Years  Cash flow   PV Factor at 10%   Present value of cash flows

0         225,000                1.00000                    225,000

1          75,000                   0.90909                    68,182

2          75,000                  0.82645                    61,983

3          75,000                  0.75131                       56,349

4          75,000                  0.68301                      51,226

5          75,000                  0.62092                     46,569

Benefit of remodeling project                          $59,309

Note: Year 0 PV factor = 1/(1+10%)^0 = 1