Bellamy Company Is Considering the Purchase of a Computerized Manufacturing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Bellamy Company is considering the purchase of a computerized manufacturing system. The after-tax cash benefits/savings associated with the system are as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Decreased waste } & \$ 300,000 \\\text { Increased quality } & 400,000 \\\text { Decrease in operating costs } & 600,000 \\\text { Increase in on-time deliveries } & 200,000\end{array}$$ The system will cost $9,000,000 and will last ten years. The company's cost of capital is 12 percent. Which of the following best describes the IRR for this project?

• A)between 14 and 16%
• B)between 12 and 14%
• C)between 10 and 12%
• D)between 8 and 10%

Distinguish between costs that change on a per-unit basis and those that change in total with activity level.

Recognize how changes in cost components can affect company profitability.

Analyze the impact of changes in variable and fixed costs on the break-even point.

Understand the basic principles of cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis.

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