The head of the oncology department of FH Research Center is considering the purchase of some new

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The head of the oncology department of FH Research Center is considering the purchase of some new equipment. The cost is $420,000, the economic life is 5 years, and there is no terminal disposal value. Annual cash inflows from operations would increase by $140,000, and the required rate of return is 14%. There are no taxes.

1. Compute the NPV.

2. Should the research center acquire the equipment? Explain.

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Introduction to Management Accounting

ISBN: 978-0133058789

16th edition

Authors: Charles Horngren, Gary Sundem, Jeff Schatzberg, Dave Burgsta

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