A New Molding Machine Is Expected to Produce Operating Cash

question 76

Multiple Choice

A new molding machine is expected to produce operating cash flows of $109,000 a year for 4 years. At the beginning of the project, inventory will decrease by $8,700, accounts receivables will increase by $9,500, and accounts payable will decrease by $5,200. All net working capital will be recovered at the end of the project. The initial cost of the molding machine is $319,000. The equipment will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the life of the project. No bonus depreciation will be taken. The equipment will be salvaged at the end of the project creating an aftertax cash inflow of $51,600. What is the net present value of this project given a required return of 14.2 percent?

• A) $25,162.45
• B) $24,061.87
• C) $28,336.01
• D) $22,863.16
• E) $27,925.54

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Balance Sheet

A document detailing a business's resources, financial obligations, and the equity of its shareholders at a given time.

LIFO

An accounting method for valuing inventory that assumes the most recently acquired items are sold first, with costs of older inventory used for valuation.

Ending Inventory Balance

The value of unsold goods that a company holds at the end of an accounting period.