1. You have been tasked by your manager to evaluate the efficacy of purchasing a special piece of machinery to meet anticipated future demand. The machine will cost $100,000 installed with a four-year life and zero salvage value. Investment in net working capital will total $20,000. Sales will increase to $200,000 per year over the four years and zero thereafter, as the product will be discontinued. Operating expenses will increase by $140,000 for the four years. The machine will be depreciated using the 3-year MACRS (33.3, 44.5, 14.8, 7.4). Your company tax rate is 34% and the MARR is 15%.

a) What is the CFo (initial outlay) for this project?

b) What are the annual cash flows in years 1-4?

c) What are the terminal cash flows associated with this project?

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a) What is the CFo (initial outlay) for this project?

b) What is the terminal cash flow associated with this project?
 

CURRENT MACHINE Purchased Two Years Ago Purchase Price $120,000 Depreciation using 5-year MACRS (20, 32, 19.2, 11.52, 11.52, 5.76) Salvage Value $37,600 NEW (REPLACEMENT) MACHINE $180,000 $7,500 $15,000 Cost Shipping Facilities Modification Depreciation using 5-year MACRS (20, 32, 19.2, 11.52, 11.52, 5.76) Change in Net Working Capital $10,000 $30,000 $12,000 $8,000 Will increase revenues by Will decrease expenses by Salvage Value at end of six years Company tax rate 34% MARR 10%