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Marvin Industries must choose between an electric-powered and a coal-powered forklift machine for its factory. Because both machines perform the same function, the firm will choose only one. (They are mutually exclusive investments.) The electric-powered machine will cost more, but it will be less expensive to operate; it will cost $102,000, whereas the coal-powered machine will cost $69,500. The cost of capital that applies to both investments is 10%. The life for both types of machines is estimated to be 6 years, during which time the net cash flows for the electric-powered machine will be $26,150 per year, and those for the coal-powered machine will be $20,000 per year. Annual net cash flows include depreciation expenses.

Calculate the NPV for each type of truck. Round your answers to the nearest dollar.
Electric-powered truck $
Gas-powered truck $
Calculate the IRR for each type of truck. Round your answers to two decimal places.
Electric-powered truck %
Gas-powered truck %

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Answer:

$11,890

13.89%

$17,605

18.25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Net present value is the present value of after-tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.

Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after-tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested

IRR can be calculated with a financial calculator

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator

The electric-powered machine

Cash flow in year 0 = $-102,000

Cash flow in year 1 to 6 = $26,150

I = 10 %

NPV = $11,890

IRR = 13.89%

the coal-powered machine

Cash flow in year 0 = $-69,500

Cash flow in year 1 to 6 = $20,000

I = 10 %

NPV = $17,605

IRR = 18.25%

To find the NPV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

3. Press compute

To find the IRR using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button.

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