A New Machine Tool Is Expected to Generate Receipts as Follows

question 69

Essay

A new machine tool is expected to generate receipts as follows: $5,000 in year one; $3,000 in year two, nothing in the next year, and $2,000 in the fourth year. At an interest rate of 6%, what is the present value of these receipts?
Is this a better present value than $2,500 each year over four years?
Explain.

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Definitions:

Book Value

Book value is the value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking into account the cost of the asset minus depreciation.

Net Income

The net income of a business once all costs and taxes are deducted from the total earnings.

Operating Cash Flow

The cash generated from a company's normal business operations, indicating whether a company can generate sufficient positive cash flow to maintain and grow its operations.

Earnings Before Interest And Taxes

A financial metric indicating a company's profitability before expenses from interest and taxes are deducted.