question 150
Multiple Choice
Computer Disk Duplicators, Inc. has been considering several capital investment proposals for the year beginning in 2004. For each investment proposal, the relevant cash flows and other relevant financial data are summarized in the table below. In the case of a replacement decision, the total installed cost of the equipment will be partially offset by the sale of existing equipment. The firm is subject to a 40 percent tax rate. The firm's cost of capital is 15 percent.
Type of Capital Budgeting Decision Type of Project Cost of new asset Installation costs CCA rate (new asset) Original cost of old asset Purchase date (old asset) Sale proceeds (old asset) CCA rate (old asset) Annual net profits before depreciation & taxes (old) Annual net profits before depreciation & taxes (new) 1 Expansion Independent $1,500,000$010% N/A* N/A N/A N/A N/A$250,000 Proposal 2 Replacement Mut Excl with 3 $200,000$020%$80,0001/1/1997$50,00020%$30,000$100,0003 Replacement Mut Excl with 2 $300,000$15,00020%$100,0001/1/2000$120,00020%$25,000$175,000
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-For Proposal 3, the book value (UCC) of the existing asset is__________
Definitions:
Computer Sales & Repair (CSR)
Businesses focused on selling computer hardware and software, as well as providing repair and maintenance services for computer systems.
Risk Of Loss
The potential that an asset or investment will decrease in value or become entirely worthless.
Passage Of Title
The transfer of ownership rights from the seller to the buyer in a transaction.
Insurable Interest
A stake or financial interest in an item or person that allows the owner to purchase insurance against risks.