An Asset Is Purchased for $50,000

question 61

Multiple Choice

An asset is purchased for $50,000. It is expected to provide an additional $12,000 of annual net cash inflows. The asset has a 10-year life and an expected salvage value of $4,000. The hurdle rate is 10%. The present value of an annuity factor of 10% for 10 years is 6.1446, and the present value of $1 discounted for 10 years at 10% is 0.3855. Given the data provided, the minimum amount of annual cash inflows that would provide the 10% return is approximately:

• A) $7,500
• B) $7,900
• C) $8,150
• D) $8,500

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