Dexter Company Is Considering Purchasing Equipment $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Year 1 } & \$ 120,000 \\\text { Year 2 } & \$ 200,000\end{array}$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Dexter Company is considering purchasing equipment. The equipment will produce the following cash flows: $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Year 1 } & \$ 120,000 \\\text { Year 2 } & \$ 200,000\end{array}$$ Dexter requires a minimum rate of return of 10%. What is the maximum price Dexter should pay for this equipment?

• A) $274381
• B) $165290
• C) $320000
• D) $160000

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Definitions:

Historical Cost

The original cost at which an asset is acquired and recorded in the financial statements, not adjusted for inflation or market changes.

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset of a company at the present time, according to its current worth.

Net Realizable Value

Net Realizable Value is the estimated selling price of goods minus the costs of their sale or completion, used to value inventory or accounts receivable in the context of impairments or realizable value considerations.

Normal Profit Margin

The average amount by which a company's sales exceed its cost of goods sold and operating expenses, representing a standard level of profit.