The following data are accumulated by Geddes Company in evaluating the purchase of $150,000 of equipment, having a four-year useful life:
Net Income Net Cash Flow Year
1 $42,500 $80,000 Year
2 27,500 65,000 Year
3 12,500 50,000 Year
4 2,500 40,000
Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest
Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20%
1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833
2 0.890 0.826 0.797 0.756 0.694
3 0.840 0.751 0.712 0.658 0.579
4 0.792 0.683 0.636 0.572 0.482
5 0.747 0.621 0.567 0.497 0.402
6 0.705 0.564 0.507 0.432 0.335
7 0.665 0.513 0.452 0.376 0.279
8 0.627 0.467 0.404 0.327 0.233
9 0.592 0.424 0.361 0.284 0.194
10 0.558 0.386 0.322 0.247 0.162
a. Assuming that the desired rate of return is 15%, determine the net present value for the proposal.
b. Would management be likely to look with favor on the proposal?

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ewomazinoade ewomazinoade · Answer 1 · 2021-05-13T03:51:38+02:00

Answer:

$24,460.50

Yes. this is because the NPV is positive

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

Only projects with a positive NPV should be accepted. A project with a negative NPV should not be chosen because it isn't profitable.

When choosing between positive NPV projects, choose the project with the highest NPV first because it is the most profitable.

Cash flow in year 0 = $-150,000

Cash flow in year 1 = $80,000

Cash flow in year 2 = $65,000

Cash flow in year 3 = $50,000

Cash flow in year 4 = $40,000

I = 15%

NPV = $24,460.50

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