Question

Peng Company is considering an investment expected to generate an average net income after taxes of $2,600 for three years. The investment costs $54,000 and has an estimated $7,200 salvage value. Assume Peng requires a 10% return on its investments. Compute the net present value of this investment. Assume the company uses straight-line depreciation. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided. Negative amounts should be indicated by a minus sign.)

Answer 1

NPV = $-42,124.72

Step-by-step explanation:

The new 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 = $-54,000

Cash flow each year in year 1 and 2 = $2,600

Cash flow in year 3 = $2,600 + $7,200 = $9,800

I = 10%

NPV = $-42,124.72

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

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