Matheson Electronics has just developed a new electronic device it believes will have broad market appeal. The company has performed marketing and cost studies that revealed the following information: a New equipment would have to be acquired to produce the device. The equipment would cost $315,000 and have a six-year useful life. After six years, it would have a salvage value of about $15,000 b. Sales in units over the next six years are projected to be as follows: Year Sales in Units 1 9,000 2 15,000 3 18,000 22,000 c Production and sales of the device would require working capital of $60,000 to finance accounts receivable, inventories, and day to-day cash needs. This working capital would be released at the end of the project's life d. The devices would sell for $35 each, variable costs for production, administration, and sales would be $15 per unit e. Fixed costs for salaries, maintenance property taxes, Insurance, and straight-line depreciation on the equipment would total $135,000 per year. (Depreciation is based on cost less salvage value.) 1. To gain rapid entry into the market, the company would have to advertise heavily. The advertising costs would be: Year 1-2 3 4-6 Amount of Yearly Advertising $160,000 $150,000 $120,000 9. The company's required rate of return is 14% Required: 1. Compute the net cash inflow incremental contribution margin minus incremental fixed expenses) anticipated from sale of the device for each year over the next six years. 2-a. Using the data computed in (1) above and other data provided in the problem, determine the net present value of the proposed 2-6. Would you recommend that Matheson accept the device as a new product? investment Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1 Reg 2A Reg 28 Compute the net cash inflow (incremental contribution margin minus Incremental fixed expenses) anticipated from sale of the device for each year over the next six years. (Negative amounts should be indicated by a minus sign) Year Year 2 Years Year 4-6 Incremental contribution margin Incromomental fixed expenses Net cash inflow (outlow) Req2A > Required: 1. Compute the net cash inflow incremental contribution margin minus incremental fixed expenses) anticipated from sale of the device 2-0. Using the data computed in (1) above and other data provided in the problem, determine the net present value of the proposed Investment 2-6. Would you recommend that Matheson accept the device as a new product? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 1 Road Red A Reg 20 Using the data computed in (1) above and other data provided in the problem, determine the net present value of the proposed investment Nel presente Reg 28 > Required: 1. Compute the net cash inflow (incremental contribution margin minus incremental fixed expenses) anticipated from sale of the device 2-a. Using the data computed in () above and other data provided in the problem, determine the net present value of the proposed 2-6. Would you recommend that Matheson accept the device as a new product? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. investment. Reg 1 Reg 2A eq 20 Would you recommend that Matheson accept the device as a new product? Oros ONO Red 2A
