Question

(Ignore income taxes in this problem.) Clairmont Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $150,000 and would last for 5 years. At the end of 5 years, the machine would have a salvage value of $18,000. By reducing labor and other operating costs, the machine would provide annual cost savings of $37,000. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 12% on all investment projects.

The present value of the annual cost savings of $37,000 is closest to:________.
a) $133,385
b) $235,070
c) $185,000
d) $20,979

Answer 1

a) $133,385

Step-by-step explanation:

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows.

Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator:

Present value each year from year 1 to 5 = $37,000

I = 12%

NPV = $133,385

To find the NPV using a financial calacutor:

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