Question

Butler Corporation is considering the purchase of new equipment costing $30,000. The projected annual after-tax net income from the equipment is $1,200, after deducting $10,000 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 12% return on its investments. The present value of an annuity of $1 for different periods follows:

Periods 10 Percent
1 0.9091
2 1.7355
3 2.4869
4 3.1699

Required:
What is the net present value of the machine?

Answer 1

($3,100)

Step-by-step explanation:

Net cash flows each year = Projected annual after-tax net income + Depreciation

Net cash flows each year = $1,200 + $10,000

Net cash flows each year = $11,200 each year

Total value of inflows in 3 years = Net cash flows each year * Annuity factor of (10%,3 years)

Total value of inflows in 3 years = $11,200 * 2.4018

Total value of inflows in 3 years = $26,900

Net Present value = Present value of inflows - Cash outflow

Net Present value = $26,900 - $30,000

Net Present value = ($3,100)

So, tnet present value of the machine is ($3,100).