Case :

Western Tech is considering a new project that will require $118,000 of fixed assets and net working capital of $16,000. The fixed assets will be depreciated on a straight-line basis to a zero salvage value over three years. Ignore bonus depreciation. This project is expected to produce an operating cash flow of $45,000 the first year with that amount decreasing by 5 percent annually for two years before the project is shut down. The fixed assets can be sold for $55,000 at the end of the project and all net working capital will be recovered. What is the net present value of this project at a discount rate of 11.5 percent and a tax rate of 23 percent?