Deep Mines Ltd. of Saskatchewan is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit located on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area.

Cost of new equipment and timbers

$272,000

Working capital required Net annual cash receipts

93,000 126,000

Cost to construct new roads in three years

48,000

Salvage value of equipment in four years

50,000

*Receipts from sales of ore, less out of pocket costs for salaries, utilities, Insurance and so forth

It is estimated that the mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's discount rate is 20%.

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d Exhibit 10-2. to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables

Required:

1-a. Determine the NPV of the proposed mining project (Negative amount should be indicated with a minus sign. Round discount factor(s) to 3 decimal places. Round other intermediate calculations and final answer to the nearest whole number.)

Net present value

1-b. Should the project be accepted?

Deep Mines Ltd. of Saskatchewan is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral d the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expectec would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area: "Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance and so forth. It is estimated that the mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's discount rate is 20%. Click here to view Exhibit 10-1 and Exhibit 10-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using Required: 1-a. Determine the NPV of the proposed mining project (Negative amount should be indicated with factor(s) to 3 decimal places. Round other intermediate calculations and final answer to the neare