The following present value factors are provided for use in this problem. \[\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Periods } & \text { Presert Value } & \text { Presert Value of arl } \\ & \text { of } \$ 1 \text { at } 8 \% & \text { Annuity of } \$ 1 \text { at } 8 \% \\ 1 & 0.9259 & 0.9259 \\ 2 & 0.8573 & 1.7833 \\ 3 & 0.7938 & 2.5771\\ 4&0.07350&3.3121 \end{array}\] Xavier Co. wants to purchase a machine for $37,000 with a four year life and a $1,000 salvage value. Xavier requires an 8% return on investment. The expected year-end net cash flows are $12,000 in each of the four years. What is the machine's net present value?

A) $3,480. B) $2,745. C) $40,480. D) ($3,480). E) ($2,745). A) $3,480. B) $2,745. C) $40,480. D) ($3,480). E) ($2,745).

A given project requires a $30,000 investment and is expected to generate end-of-period annual cash inflows as follows: \[\begin{array} { l l l l } \text { Year 1 } & \text { Year 2 } & \text { Year 3 } & \text { Total } \\ \$ 12,000 & \$ 8,000 & \$ 10,000 & \$ 30,000 \end{array}\] Assuming a discount rate of 10%, what is the net present value of this investment? Selected present value factors for a single sum are shown in the table below: \[\begin{array} { c c c } i = 10\% & i = 10 \% & i = 10\%\\ n = 1 & n = 2 & n = 3 \\ .9091 & .8264 & .7513 \end{array}\]

A) $0.00 B) $21,000.00 C) ($7,461.00) D) $25,033.32 E) ($4,966.68) A) $0.00 B) $21,000.00 C) ($7,461.00) D) $25,033.32 E) ($4,966.68)

Alfarsi Industries uses the net present value method to make investment decisions and requires a 15% annual return on all investments. The company is considering two different investments. Each require an initial investment of $15,000 and will produce cash flows as follows: End of Investment Year A B \[\begin{array} { | r | r | r | } \hline 1 & \$ 8,000 & \$ 0 \\ \hline 2 & 8,000 & 0 \\ \hline 3 & 8,000 & 24,000 \\ \hline \end{array}\] The present value factors of $1 each year at 15% are: $\begin{array}{llcc} \text {1 } &0.8696\\ \text { 2} &0.7561\\ \text { 3 } &0.6575\\ \end{array}$ The present value of an annuity of $1 for 3 years at 15% is 2.2832 The net present value of Investment B is:

A) $780. B) $(15,780). C) $9,000. D) $39,797. E) $(5,918). A) $780. B) $(15,780). C) $9,000. D) $39,797. E) $(5,918).

Exam 11: Capital Budgeting and Investment Analysis

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 12\% 1 0.8929 2 1.6901 3 2.4018 4 3.0373 What is the net present value of the machine?

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Question 81

Tressor Company is considering a 5-year project. The company plans to invest $90,000 now and it forecasts cash flows for each year of $27,000. The company requires that investments yield a discount rate of at least 14%. Selected factors for a present value of an annuity of $1 for five years are shown below: Interest rate Present value of ard annuity of \ 1 factor for year 5 10\% 3.7908 12\% 3.6048 14 34331 Calculate the internal rate of return to determine whether it should accept this project.

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Question 82

The following present value factors are provided for use in this problem. Periods Presert Value Presert Value of arl of \ 1 at 8\% Annuity of \ 1 at 8\% 1 0.9259 0.9259 2 0.8573 1.7833 3 0.7938 2.5771 4 0.07350 3.3121 Xavier Co. wants to purchase a machine for $37,000 with a four year life and a $1,000 salvage value. Xavier requires an 8% return on investment. The expected year-end net cash flows are $12,000 in each of the four years. What is the machine's net present value?

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Question 83

Projects with shorter payback periods have higher risk, as the company has less time to respond to unanticipated changes.

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Question 84

A company is considering a proposal to invest $40,000 in a project that would provide the following net cash flows: Year 1 $ 6,500 Year 2 12,700 Year 3 15,000 Year 4 12,800 Compute the project's payback period.

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Question 85

The process of restating future cash flows in today's dollars is known as:

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Question 86

A new manufacturing machine is expected to cost $278,000, have an eight-year life, and a $30,000 salvage value. The machine will yield an annual incremental after-tax income of $35,000 after deducting the straight-line depreciation. Compute the accounting rate of return for the investment.

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Question 87

A limitation of the internal rate of return method is that it:

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Question 88

A company is considering a 5-year project. The company plans to invest $60,000 now and it forecasts cash flows for each year of $16,200. The company requires a hurdle rate of 12%. Calculate the internal rate of return to determine whether it should accept this project. Selected factors for a present value of an annuity of $1 for five years are shown below: Interest rate Present value of ard annuity of \ 1 factor for year 5 10\% 3.7908 12\% 3.6048 14\% 3.433

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Question 89

If the internal rate of return (IRR) of an investment is lower than the hurdle rate, the project should be rejected.

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Question 90

A company buys a machine for $60,000 that has an expected life of 9 years and no salvage value. The company anticipates a yearly net income of $2,850 after taxes of 30%, with the cash flows to be received evenly throughout each year. What is the accounting rate of return?

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Question 91

An advantage of the break-even time (BET) method over the payback period method is that it recognizes the time value of money.

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Question 92

A company is considering purchasing a machine for $85,000. The machine is expected to generate a net after-tax income of $11,250 per year. Depreciation expense would be $8,500. What is the payback period for this machine?

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Question 93

A positive profitability index indicates a positive net present value.

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Question 94

A given project requires a $30,000 investment and is expected to generate end-of-period annual cash inflows as follows: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total \ 12,000 \ 8,000 \ 10,000 \ 30,000 Assuming a discount rate of 10%, what is the net present value of this investment? Selected present value factors for a single sum are shown in the table below: i=10\% i=10\% i=10\% n=1 n=2 n=3 .9091 .8264 .7513

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Question 95

Alfarsi Industries uses the net present value method to make investment decisions and requires a 15% annual return on all investments. The company is considering two different investments. Each require an initial investment of $15,000 and will produce cash flows as follows: End of Investment Year A B 1 \ 8,000 \ 0 2 8,000 0 3 8,000 24,000 The present value factors of $1 each year at 15% are: 1 0.8696 2 0.7561 3 0.6575 The present value of an annuity of $1 for 3 years at 15% is 2.2832 The net present value of Investment B is:

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Question 96

When comparing investments with similar lives and risks, a company will prefer the investment with the higher rate of return.

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In using a capital budgeting method that takes the time value of money into consideration, management must consider a hurdle rate in making its decisions. What is a hurdle rate? What factors does management have to consider in selecting a hurdle rate?

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Question 98

The internal rate of return method is not subject to the limitations of the net present value method when comparing projects with different amounts invested because:

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Question 99

A company is considering purchasing a machine for $21,000. The machine will generate an after-tax net income of $2,000 per year. Annual depreciation expense would be $1,500. What is the payback period for the new machine?

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Projects with shorter payback periods have higher risk, as the company has less time to respond to unanticipated changes.

A company is considering a proposal to invest $40,000 in a project that would provide the following net cash flows: Year 1 $ 6,500 Year 2 12,700 Year 3 15,000 Year 4 12,800 Compute the project's payback period.

The process of restating future cash flows in today's dollars is known as:

A new manufacturing machine is expected to cost $278,000, have an eight-year life, and a $30,000 salvage value. The machine will yield an annual incremental after-tax income of $35,000 after deducting the straight-line depreciation. Compute the accounting rate of return for the investment.

A limitation of the internal rate of return method is that it:

If the internal rate of return (IRR) of an investment is lower than the hurdle rate, the project should be rejected.

A company buys a machine for $60,000 that has an expected life of 9 years and no salvage value. The company anticipates a yearly net income of $2,850 after taxes of 30%, with the cash flows to be received evenly throughout each year. What is the accounting rate of return?

An advantage of the break-even time (BET) method over the payback period method is that it recognizes the time value of money.

A company is considering purchasing a machine for $85,000. The machine is expected to generate a net after-tax income of $11,250 per year. Depreciation expense would be $8,500. What is the payback period for this machine?

A positive profitability index indicates a positive net present value.

When comparing investments with similar lives and risks, a company will prefer the investment with the higher rate of return.

In using a capital budgeting method that takes the time value of money into consideration, management must consider a hurdle rate in making its decisions. What is a hurdle rate? What factors does management have to consider in selecting a hurdle rate?

The internal rate of return method is not subject to the limitations of the net present value method when comparing projects with different amounts invested because:

A company is considering purchasing a machine for $21,000. The machine will generate an after-tax net income of $2,000 per year. Annual depreciation expense would be $1,500. What is the payback period for the new machine?

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