Question

Bugle's Bagel Bakery is investigating the purchase of a new bagel making machine. This machine would provide an annual operating cost savings of $3,650 for each of the next 4 years. In addition, this new machine would allow the production of one new type of bagel which would result in selling 1,500 dozen more bagels each year. The company earns a contribution margin of $0.90 on each dozen bagels sold. The purchase price of this machine is $13,450 and it will have a 4 year useful life. Bugle's discount rate is 14%. (Ignore income taxes.)

The total annual cash inflow from this machine for capital budgeting purposes is:
a. $4,750
b. $5,150
c. $5,000
d. $3,650

Answer 1

Total annual cash inflow= $5,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The total annual cash inflow will be the sum of the savings in operating costs and the incremental contribution from the sale of the bagels.

Annual contribution from Bagel = 1,500×$0.90=1350

Operating cost savings = 3,650

Total annual cash inflow = 1,350 + 3,650 =5,000

Total annual cash inflow= $5,000