Question

Janes, Inc., is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $410,000 and would last for 5 years, at the end of which, the machine would have a salvage value of $41,000. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $101,000 per year. Additional working capital of $3,000 would be needed immediately, all of which would be recovered at the end of 5 years. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 13% on all investment projects.

Required:
Determine the net present value of the project. (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign.)

Answer 1

- $33,678.21

Step-by-step explanation:

Cash flow Summary of the Project will be as follows

Year 0 = $410,000 + $3,000 = - $413,000

Year 1 = $101,000

Year 2 = $101,000

Year 3 = $101,000

Year 4 = $101,000

Year 5 = $101,000 + $41,000 + 3,000 = $145,000

So the Net Present Value can now be calculated using the CFj function of a Financial calculator as follows :

- $413,000 CF 0

$101,000 CF 1

$101,000 CF 2

$101,000 CF 3

$101,000 CF 4

$145,000 CF 5

i/yr = 13%

Shift NPV = - $33,678.21