Question

Xavier Co. wants to purchase a machine for $36,600 with a four year life and a $1,200 salvage value. Xavier requires an 8% return on investment. The expected year-end net cash flows are $11,600 in each of the four years. What is the machine's net present value

Answer 1

$2702.71

Step-by-step explanation:

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

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 0 = $-36,600

Cash flow in year 1 - 3 = $11,600

Cash flow in year 4 = $11,600 + $1,200

I = 8%

NPV = 2702.71

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