The Ziggy Trim and Cut Company Can Purchase Equipment on Sale

question 42

Essay

The Ziggy Trim and Cut Company can purchase equipment on sale for £4,300.The asset has a three-year life, will produce a cash flow of £1,200 in the first and second year, and £3,000 in the third year.The interest rate is 12%.Calculate the project's Discounted Payback and Profitability Index assuming end of year cash flows.Should the project be taken? If the Average Accounting Return was positive, how would this affect your decision?

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