J & J, Inc. is considering the purchase and installation of new manufacturing equipment to replace its old equipment. The following information is available to use in evaluating this investment Cost of the new equipment including sales tax would be $3,000,000. There would be an additional cost of $600,000 to set up and test the new equipment a. b. Jwould plan to use the equip At the end of 8 years, J & J estimates the equipment could be sold for $30,000 Working capital investment of $750,000 is required. This amount would be released at the end of 8 years. The new equipment will make the manufacturing process more efficient, and management estimates the equipment will generate an annual cost savings of $800,000. A maintenance cost of $200,000 will be required at the end of the 4th year If the new manufacturing equipment is purchased, the current equipment, which costs $900,000 could be sold immediately for $450,000. Accumulated depreciation on the equipment is $500,000. J & J's cost of capital is 10%. J& J's corporate tax rate is 35%. ment for 8 years using straight-line depreciation. d. e. f. g. h. 1. Based on the information provided above, should J & J invest in the new equipment? IfJ & J planned to use the equipment for 10 years instead of 8, the investment would generate an additional 2 years of cost savings. However, at the end of 10 years the equipment would have no resale value due to pending obsolescence. The working capital would still be released at the end of the investment. An additional maintenance cost of $200,000 would be required at the end of the 8h year. Other costs and rates would remain the same. How would your answer change if J & J planned to use the equipment for 10 years? 2