Question

Butler Corporation is considering the purchase of new equipment costing $78,000. The projected annual after-tax net income from the equipment is $2,800, after deducting $26,000 for depreciation. The revenue is to be received at the end of each year. The machine has a useful life of 3 years and no salvage value. Butler requires a 11% return on its investments. The present value of an annuity of $1 for different periods follows: Periods 11% 1 0.9009 2 1.7125 3 2.4437 4 3.1024 What is the net present value of the machine

Answer 1

-$7,621

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine the net present value of the machine

Using this formula

Net present value of the machine=(Net cash flow *present value of an annuity at 11%)- Amount invested

Let plug in the formula

Net present value of the machine=($2,800+$26000*2.4437)-$78,000

Net present value of the machine=($28,800*2.4437)-78,000

Net present value of the machine=$70,379-$78,000

Net present value of the machine=-$7,621

Therefore the Net present value of the machine is -$7,621