1. The engineering staff at the Sun Shipping Company has informed decision-makers that substantial money can be saved on the fleet's fuel bills if the ships' engines are adapted. Based on the cost of fuel, the engineers estimate that the firm will save $50,000 each year for the first 5 years and save $70,000 per year for the following five years. If these estimates are accurate, what would the company be willing to pay to adapt the engines? The company can earn 8% annually on its investments.
2. An industrial bank will loan you $10,500 for two years to buy miscellaneous equipment for your firm. The loan must be repaid in equal monthly payments. The annual interest rate on the loan is 11.5% of the unpaid balance. How much willthe monthly payments be?
3. Air Atlantic has leased out a 3-year old jet under a 10-year arrangement. The lease requires the lessee to pay Air Atlantic annual payments of $600,000 beginning next year. If Air Atlantic can invest at 15.1percent annually, what is the lease arrangement worth to it?