A fast-food establishment is thinking of buying a new cooking grill and refrigeration unit. The costs of

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A fast-food establishment is thinking of buying a new cooking grill and refrigeration unit. The costs of these new machines are $12,500 and $9,000, respectively. The installation costs of the new equipment will run about $800. It is estimated that 10% more customers can be served with the new equipment, which would mean an additional annual net cash flow of approximately $4,500. The salvage value of the old grill and refrigeration unit is estimated to be $1,000. The firm’s cost of capital is 12%. The equipment should last 10 years, at a minimum.
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Using the net present value method, should the company purchase the new equipment? (Ignore income tax effects.)

Net Present Value
What is NPV? The net present value is an important tool for capital budgeting decision to assess that an investment in a project is worthwhile or not? The net present value of a project is calculated before taking up the investment decision at...
Salvage Value
Salvage value is the estimated book value of an asset after depreciation is complete, based on what a company expects to receive in exchange for the asset at the end of its useful life. As such, an asset’s estimated salvage value is an important...
Cost Of Capital
Cost of capital refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific investment . Cost of capital (COC) is the rate of return that a firm must earn on its project investments to maintain its market value and attract funds. COC is the required rate of...
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Accounting concepts and applications

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Authors: Albrecht Stice, Stice Swain

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